Data Center Lab Engineer: Networking & Virtualization

Compunnel, Inc.

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Lab Engineer to support data center and laboratory operations, including hardware installation, cabling, power distribution, rack mounting, OS deployment, virtualization, and networking.

You will manage lab logistics, inventory, and safety compliance while supporting disaster recovery and network upgrades. The role requires hands-on experience with Windows, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), and virtual machine hosts, and a strong commitment to security best practices.

Qualifications

Experience in data center operations and hands-on cabling, power, and rack mounting.
Experience troubleshooting systems, hardware, and networking issues.
Experience installing Windows, Ubuntu, and CentOS OS deployments.
Experience with ISO, VHD, WDS, SCCM, PXE, and USB deployment.
Experience setting up VM host clusters and maintaining lab equipment.
Experience with VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches, DNS, and DHCP.
Familiarity with Cisco/Arista/Dell networking gear and firmware updates.
Ability to follow security and networking best practices.

Responsibilities

Perform data center operations including cabling, power distribution, rack mounting, and related infrastructure activities.
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems, hardware, networking, and technical issues.
Implement and support disaster recovery procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of security and networking best practices.
Install and configure Windows, Ubuntu, and CentOS OS using ISO, VHD, WDS, SCCM, PXE.
Set up and maintain small VM host clusters supporting 100 VMs.
Manage laboratory operations and maintain lab safety standards.
Manage test hardware, racks, and equipment.
Coordinate with Logistics for packing and shipping equipment.
Support lab shipping, receiving, logistics, and inventory management.
Design and implement network solutions and improve existing networks.
Procure network equipment and coordinate installation activities.
Install, maintain, and support VPNs, firewalls, routers, proxies, switches, DNS, DHCP.
Configure network devices for efficiency and security.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot faults.
Coordinate and execute scheduled infrastructure upgrades.
Update firmware on Cisco/Arista/Dell devices.