Data Center Engineer
About The Position
Leaseweb is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure and hosting services. The role involves configuring and installing servers during provisioning at the Manassas, Virginia data center and supporting other domestic data centers as needed. The engineer also assists customers with installing servers and other equipment in a dynamic, international work environment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an on-call Engineer on Duty (EOD) rotation. An EOD schedule is also described as 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch. An early shift of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. may be available with manager approval. EOD participants are eligible for a $125 monthly allowance and an 80% supplement to their hourly wage for hours worked as EOD. The position is based on-site in Manassas, Virginia, with domestic and international travel to other data centers as needed; travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience working with servers in a data center.
- Knowledge of various operating systems, especially Linux.
- Knowledge of hardware such as servers, switches, KVMs, hard drives, and memory.
- Basic networking knowledge, including adjusting DNS, IP, netmask, and gateway settings.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong work ethic.
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to other data centers as needed; travel is less than 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate or degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline, preferably with an emphasis in Technology.
Responsibilities
- Install, relocate, and remove server equipment.
- Assist customers in data centers, including with installation of servers and other equipment.
- Upgrade and downgrade hardware.
- Replace hardware and manage RMAs.
- Test servers to established standards.
- Support provisioning in the Manassas data center and other U.S. data centers as needed.
- Configure and install servers during the provisioning process.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Monthly team-building events.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Free medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- 100% 401(k) match.
- EOD allowance of $125 per month for employees on the EOD schedule, plus an 80% supplement on hourly wages for hours worked as EOD.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
