Operations Engineer - Data Center (SysOps)

Match Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Match Group is seeking an Operations Engineer - Data Center (SysOps) to join a diverse team responsible for supporting mission‑critical hardware and infrastructure in our data centers in Dallas, TX. The role requires onsite presence with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel for multiple locations.

You will build and deploy physical and virtual servers for production and non‑production environments, perform break‑fix and troubleshooting, and develop documentation.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional in-field experienceworking onsite at a data center and/or as a System Engineer.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude or Glean.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
• Knowledge of HPE and Lenovo server hardware, RAID storage, memory and chassis expansions.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, BASH, Python).
• Experience managing maintenance and configuration changes.
• Strong focus on hardware/software return to service.

Responsibilities

• Support server hardware, network, and data center infrastructure.
• Build and deploy physical and virtual servers for production and non-production environments.
• Perform break‑fix and troubleshooting for server, network, and storage hardware.
• Create and maintain Wiki/Documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues independently.
• Ability to lift 50lbs if necessary.
• Be on‑call for after‑hours rotations.
• Communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Linux

Windows OS

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Scripting

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Proxmox

XCP-NG

HPE hardware

Lenovo hardware

RAID storage

Tools

HPE OneView

Lenovo XClarity

Proxmox

XCP-NG

Job description

As an Operations Engineer - Data Center (SysOps), you will be part of a diverse team that is responsible for supporting mission‑critical hardware and infrastructure as well as maintaining the day‑to‑day operations of our data centers.

Match Group hosts several sites like Match, Plenty Of Fish, BLK and many others from our physical data centers. Through continued innovations, we are able to deliver a truly amazing experience to millions of singles that use our platform. Our mission is to spark meaningful connections for every single person worldwide.

This position requires onsite presences in our data centers in Dallas,TX and surrounding areas, but also accommodates a hybrid schedule. Travel is also required while supporting multiple locations 10% of the time.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Systems Engineer professional with hands‑on experience supporting server hardware, network, and other data center critical infrastructure.
• Build and deploy both physical and virtual servers for production and non‑production environments.
• Break‑fix and troubleshooting for Server, Network, and Storage hardware
• Able to create and maintain Wiki / Documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently
• Ability to lift 50lbs if necessary
• Reliable for after‑hours on‑call support, as part of a team rotation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

We could be a match if:

• You bring at least five years of professional relevant in‑field experience working onsite at a data center and or a System Engineer role.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude or Glean
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
• Knowledge of HPE and Lenovo server hardware. Including RAID storage configurations, memory, and chassis expansions and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of scripting language (Powershell, BASH, Python, etc.)
• Managing and scheduling maintenance and configuration changesStrong focus on environment (hardware and/or software) return to service
• Preferred knowledge of Proxmox and XCP‑NG
• Preferred knowledge of HPE Oneview and Lenovo Xclarity
• Preferred knowledge of data center, power, cabling, cooling
• Can articulate thoughts and solutions verbally and written
• Ability to independently research solutions online and use internal documentation
• Can complete clearly defined tasks as assigned
• Must show a willingness to pursue tasks (vs being told what to do)

What’s the team like?

• You will be directly reporting to a Director of Operations who has been with the Company for 28 years. His management style is non‑micro‑managing, whose leadership belief is “Leaders unite others”, and leadership philosophy is “we all get to the mountain top together”
• You will be joining a diverse team where self‑accountability, responsibility, and collaboration are expected.
• For this team, a successful individual will always be willing to learn, have the ability to craft, and receive positive and constructive feedback.

$95,000 - $105,000 a year

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

This salary range is reflective of Dallas, TX. For all other locations, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.