Hardware Engineer (General) 3

TEKsystems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Operations Specialist to support and maintain our development lab environment in Secaucus, NJ. The role focuses on keeping lab systems, hardware, and infrastructure fully operational to enable engineering and development teams.

You will manage lab setup, asset tracking, and the full lifecycle of rack-level servers, from configuration to refresh and decommissioning.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or Information Systems.
• Hands-on experience with server hardware in data center environments.
• Familiarity with lab infrastructure, asset tracking, and lab compliance.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server imaging, deployment, and patching.
• Ability to script common tasks (Python/PowerShell/ Bash).

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line troubleshooting for server platforms, GPUs, storage, and lab infrastructure.
• Perform hardware/configuration changes including BIOS, firmware updates, and OS deployment.
• Document findings and escalate issues to engineering/IT/vendors as needed.
• Validate server functionality after hardware changes and deployments.
• Maintain rack layouts, cabling, power, cooling, labeling, and inventory accuracy.
• Support remote access and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Server hardware

Data center equipment

Rack-and-stack

Networking basics

Linux & Windows

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Network Engineering or Information Systems

Tools

iDRAC

Redfish

IPMI

Ansible

KVM

Job description

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented professional to support and maintain our development lab environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that lab systems, hardware, and infrastructure are fully operational, organized, and accessible to support engineering and development teams. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day technical support, troubleshoot hardware and system issues, and coordinate closely with IT and engineering teams to resolve problems efficiently.

THE PERSON:

In this role, you will manage lab setup and organization, maintain accurate inventory and asset tracking, and support the full lifecycle of rack level server systemsfrom configuration and deployment to refresh and decommissioning. You will play a key role in enabling developer productivity by maintaining reliable lab operations, supporting remote access needs, and ensuring systems are properly configured, updated, and compliant with internal standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working hands-on with hardware, solving technical problems, and contributing to a well-organized, high-functioning data center/lab environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Server Lab Operations & Developer Support

• Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support for server platforms, GPUs, accelerator cards, networking equipment, storage systems, firmware, operating systems, and lab infrastructure.
• Support engineers and developers by performing hardware and configuration changes including server installation, component replacement, BIOS and BMC configuration, firmware updates, operating system deployment, and network configuration.
• Diagnose platform failures, performance issues, hardware compatibility concerns, and infrastructure-related problems while documenting findings and escalating issues to engineering, IT, vendors, or product teams as required.
• Validate server functionality following hardware modifications, firmware updates, deployments, and repair activities.

Data Center Lab Infrastructure Management

• Build, organize, and maintain server lab environments including rack layouts, structured cabling, network connectivity, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and equipment labeling.
• Develop and maintain laboratory standards for system deployment, asset identification, cabling practices, rack organization, safety compliance, and operational readiness.
• Monitor rack power utilization, cooling capacity, and space availability to support current and future hardware deployments.
• Coordinate lab relocation, expansion, and refresh activities including system decommissioning, equipment moves, rack installation, and restoration of services.

Server Deployment & Lifecycle Management

• Rack, stack, cable, configure, and commission server hardware including compute, storage, networking, and GPU platforms.
• Manage server imaging, operating system installation, firmware compliance, BIOS configuration standards, and system validation procedures.
• Support hardware qualification, proof-of-concept testing, and platform bring-up activities for new server technologies.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, hardware refreshes, upgrades, and end-of-life replacement planning.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records for servers, GPUs, switches, storage devices, PDUs, optics, cables, test equipment, and associated infrastructure assets.
• Track asset ownership, rack location, deployment status, warranty information, RMA activity, lifecycle stage, and utilization.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure inventory accuracy and identify missing, underutilized, or phased out equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory to support rapid replacement and minimize system downtime.

Network, Storage & Remote Access Administration

• Support lab network infrastructure including switch configuration, port assignments, VLAN validation, IP management, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Coordinate storage and remote access solutions to ensure reliable access for engineering, validation, and development teams.
• Maintain out-of-band management solutions including BMC, iDRAC, iLO, Redfish, serial console, and KVM access systems.
• Partner with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with corporate security standards, patching requirements, and access control policies.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain documentation including rack elevations, network diagrams, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Establish service request, escalation, change management, and equipment checkout processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency through process automation, scripting, monitoring, and infrastructure optimization.
• Support capacity planning efforts for power, cooling, rack space, networking, and hardware resource utilization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience supporting server hardware, enterprise infrastructure, or large-scale data center laboratory environments.
• Experience with rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, power distribution systems, and data center best practices.
• Strong knowledge of server platforms from Dell, HPE, Supermicro, AMD, NVIDIA, Intel, or similar enterprise hardware vendors.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting BIOS, BMC, firmware, storage controllers, network adapters, and GPU platforms.
• Familiarity with server management technologies such as iDRAC, iLO, Redfish, IPMI, OpenBMC, and remote KVM solutions.
• Experience supporting Linux and Windows Server operating systems including imaging, deployment, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, and network diagnostics.
• Experience maintaining hardware inventory, CMDB, asset management, or data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms.
• Working knowledge of data center power and cooling concepts including PDU management, rack density, power budgeting, and thermal considerations.
• Experience using scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of SQL, databases, telemetry collection, infrastructure monitoring, and reporting tools is considered a plus.
• Experience supporting AI, HPC, GPU cluster, server validation, or engineering lab environments is highly desirable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or Information Systems

TRAVEL:

Not Required

HOURS:

9am 10pm

DAYS:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

LOCATION:

Secaucus, NJ

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Secaucus, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Secaucus,NJ.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.