Infrastructure Hardware Specialist

Blue Signal Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus equity

Health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an Infrastructure Hardware Specialist to install, configure, and deploy server, networking, and storage hardware in a lab and data center environment in Austin. You will perform rack installation, cabling, hardware upgrades, relocations, and on-site diagnostics for engineering teams.

The role requires strong hardware troubleshooting, Linux command-line skills, and knowledge of copper and fiber cabling, with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge compute and storage

Qualifications

• Experience with server hardware in production data centers or lab environments.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and RM interfaces.
• Working knowledge of Linux and command line diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deploy server, networking, and storage hardware in lab and data center.
• Perform rack installs, cabling, upgrades, replacements, and relocations.
• Provide on-site diagnostics, hardware verification, and physical troubleshooting.

Skills

Server hardware

Networking hardware

Linux systems

Networking fundamentals

Copper & fiber cabling

Inventory management

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Automation/scripting

Job description

An innovative technology organization at the forefront of high performance computing is expanding its infrastructure operations team and seeking experienced Infrastructure Hardware Specialists. This is an opportunity to work directly with advanced compute, networking, and storage platforms in a fast paced lab and data center environment where your work will influence large scale production deployments. If you enjoy solving complex hardware challenges, working with cutting edge technology, and partnering with engineering teams to bring new platforms online, this role offers exceptional career growth, competitive compensation, equity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits aligned with local standards.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with emerging compute, networking, storage, and cooling technologies before they reach production environments.
• Highly collaborative engineering culture that values ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.

Focus:

• Perform installation, configuration, and deployment of server, networking, and storage hardware within laboratory and data center environments.
• Execute rack installation, structured copper and fiber cabling, hardware upgrades, component replacements, and equipment relocations.
• Provide on site technical support for engineering teams by performing diagnostics, hardware verification, console access, and physical troubleshooting activities.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues involving system initialization, firmware, remote management interfaces, networking, and component failures.
• Support inventory management, equipment receiving, asset tracking, documentation, and return material authorization activities while maintaining accurate system records.
• Assist with deployment and maintenance activities involving advanced cooling technologies and other specialized infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal engineering teams, and facility personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive hardware, prototypes, and customer related equipment.

Skills:

• Experience supporting server and networking hardware within a production data center, integration lab, or similar technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across server hardware, firmware, remote management platforms, and hardware components.
• Working knowledge of Linux systems and command line diagnostics.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP IP, switches, routers, and structured cabling practices.
• Experience working with both copper and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success maintaining inventory accuracy and detailed technical documentation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Preferred qualifications include experience supporting GPU infrastructure, liquid cooled systems, automation or scripting, and large scale hardware deployments.