IT Infrastructure Installation Services II

Astreya; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dell iDRAC expertise

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Installation Service professional in the United States to independently execute and oversee complex server and network deployments for enterprise security systems.

The role involves owning installation projects, configuring advanced infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering 24x7 support in a global environment with strong Dell and Cisco expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on enterprise server and network deployment.
• Expertise in Dell PowerEdge, including RAID controllers and iDRAC.
• Cisco networking with Catalyst switches, VLANs, QoS, PoE, and IOS hardening.
• Windows Server and Linux deployment, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Scripting in Python or PowerShell and automation tooling.
• Strong communication and mentorship in 24x7 support contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware provisioning with advanced RAID configuration and disk optimization for high-write security applications.
• Configure iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller, baseline firmware with OpenManage before OS deployment.
• Deploy operating systems via PXE or iDRAC Virtual Media for Windows Server and hardened Linux distributions.
• Design and implement VLANs and subnets to isolate physical security traffic from management networks.
• Configure QoS on Catalyst switches to prioritize high-bandwidth video streams with low latency.
• Manage PoE budgeting on access layer switches for IP cameras and security panels.
• Implement device hardening on Cisco IOS devices; manage ACLs, secure protocols, and disabled services.
• Coordinate with Network Engineers and Physical Security teams to validate readiness and device-to-server communication.
• Perform validation testing: bandwidth, latency, and physical layer checks before handoff to sustainment.
• Develop detailed As-Built docs including topology diagrams, VLAN matrices, and IP records.
• Provide 24x7 technical support, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for medium-complexity issues.
• Deliver weekly status updates and maintain asset documentation throughout deployment lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise server deployment

Cisco networking

24x7 support

Mentorship

Automation scripting

Team collaboration

Tools

Dell iDRAC

OpenManage

RAID utilities

PXE deployment

Cisco IOS

Automation tools

Job description

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Installation Service to independently execute and oversee complex server and network deployments supporting enterprise physical security systems. In this mid-level role, you will take ownership of installation projects, configure advanced infrastructure components, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure seamless integration between servers, network equipment, and security endpoints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including physical security installers and sustaining operations, while mentoring junior engineers. This position demands strong technical expertise in Dell server platforms and Cisco networking, along with the ability to provide 24x7 support in a globally distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware provisioning activities including advanced RAID configuration and disk array optimization to meet performance and redundancy requirements for high-write-volume security applications such as video storage systems.
• Configure and validate Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) and Lifecycle Controller settings, ensuring firmware baselines are established using Dell OpenManage before OS deployment.
• Independently deploy operating systems via PXE boot automation or iDRAC Virtual Media methods, including Windows Server and hardened Linux distributions, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Design and implement network segmentation strategies using VLANs and dedicated subnets to isolate physical security traffic (CCTV, PIDS, Intercom) from management networks.
• Configure Quality of Service (QoS) policies on Cisco Catalyst switches to prioritize high-bandwidth video streams, ensuring low latency and minimal packet loss for live monitoring and retention systems.
• Manage Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) budgeting and monitoring on access layer switches, ensuring reliable power delivery to IP cameras, door readers, and security panels.
• Implement network device hardening best practices on Cisco IOS devices, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), disabling unnecessary services, and securing management protocols (SSH/HTTPS).
• Coordinate with Network Engineers and Physical Security Installation Teams to validate network readiness, port activations, and successful device-to-server communication paths.
• Execute comprehensive validation testing including bandwidth saturation tests, physical layer distance checks, and latency measurements before operational handoff to sustainment teams.
• Develop detailed “As-Built” documentation including logical and physical topology diagrams, VLAN matrices, IP assignment records, and configuration backups.
• Provide 24x7 technical support for all in-scope infrastructure systems, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for medium-complexity issues.
• Deliver weekly project status updates and maintain programming sheet validations, as-built documentation, and asset management system accuracy throughout deployment lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Related field experience with 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise server and network infrastructure deployment.
• Strong expertise in Dell PowerEdge server platforms including RAID controllers (PERC), iDRAC configuration, firmware management, and Lifecycle Controller operations.
• Proficient in Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst switches, VLAN configuration, QoS implementation, PoE management, and IOS security hardening.
• Solid experience with Windows Server and Linux operating system deployment, administration, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and automation tools for configuration management and deployment acceleration.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical teams and provide mentorship to junior engineers while working in 24x7 rotational support models.

Tools Required

• Server & Hardware Tools: Dell iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, OpenManage, RAID/PERC utilities for server provisioning, firmware baselining, and remote management.
• OS Deployment Tools: PXE boot infrastructure, iDRAC Virtual Media, Windows Server & Linux ISOs with hardening and automation scripts.
• Network Tools: Cisco IOS CLI, PoE management, VLAN/QoS configuration tools, network monitoring, and bandwidth/latency testing utilities.
• Automation & Operations Tools: Ansible, Python, CMDB systems, configuration backup tools, and documentation/diagramming platforms for global 24x7 operations.

Salary Range

50,640.00 - 63,300.00 EUR (Annual)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.