Data Center Operations Systems Engineer (Atlanta)

Linuxcareers; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness stipend

Commuter stipend

401k with company match

Equity compensation

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Lambda is seeking a data center infrastructure specialist to manage server, storage, and network deployments across its facilities in the United States. You will rack, label, cable, configure equipment, troubleshoot hardware and software, and document topology using DCIM tools.

You will collaborate with supply chain for deployments, oversee parts inventory, and ensure installation standards. Travel to new data center bring-ups is expected; Linux admin skills and experience with large-scale

Qualifications

• Experience with data center infrastructure including power distribution, cooling, monitoring.
• Familiarity with DCIM, structured cabling, and cable management.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to travel for new data center bring-ups.

Responsibilities

• Rack, label, cable, and configure new server, storage, and network equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in advanced systems.
• Document data center layout and network topology using DCIM software.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing on deployments and large projects.
• Manage parts depot inventory through delivery, storage, and deployment phases.
• Collaborate with HW Support and RMA teams to resolve infra tickets and returns.
• Maintain installation standards and documentation across all data centers.

Skills

DCIM software

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel willingness

Linux administration

Tools

JIRA

Zendesk

Job description

Lambda is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving thousands of customers. This role focuses on ensuring data center operations run smoothly by managing server, storage, and network infrastructure deployment, configuration, and maintenance across Lambda's advanced data center facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Rack, label, cable, and configure new server, storage, and network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in advanced systems
• Document data center layout and network topology using DCIM software
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams on system deployment and large-scale project planning
• Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment through delivery, storage, staging, and deployment phases
• Collaborate with HW Support and RMA teams to resolve infrastructure-related tickets and manage faulty equipment returns
• Maintain installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling consistency across all data centers

What You Need

• Familiarity with critical data center infrastructure systems including power distribution, air flow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Action-oriented mindset with willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel for new data center bring-ups

Nice to Have

• Experience troubleshooting server hardware
• Knowledge of network topology
• Familiarity with ticketing systems such as JIRA and Zendesk
• Linux administration experience
• Experience working in large-scale distributed data center environments
• Experience with Supermicro and NVIDIA hardware

Salaried non-exempt role, eligible for overtime. Health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents; wellness and commuter stipends for select roles; 401k plan with 2% company match (USA employees); generous cash and equity compensation; flexible paid time off.