Lab DevOps Engineer

abra • Wheaton, IL

9h

About The Position

abra R&D is looking for a Lab DevOps Engineer to build, manage, and maintain complex test environments that simulate real customer deployments. This role involves administering virtualized environments, executing network traffic simulations, performing remote server provisioning, and collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure reliable testing operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Systems Administration role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
• Experience supporting hardware, networking, and virtualized lab environments, including KVM, iDRAC, or iLO.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies.
• Experience administering both Windows and Linux environments, with solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, Firewalls).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VMware ESXi and virtual machine management.
• Experience with IXIA traffic generation, PCAP replay tools, or integration/validation testing labs.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and maintain complex test environments that simulate real customer deployments, including servers, networking equipment, and hardware components.
• Administer and support virtualized environments using VMware ESXi, including provisioning and management of virtual machines and lab infrastructure.
• Execute network traffic simulations and end-to-end validation testing using IXIA traffic generation and PCAP replay tools.
• Perform remote server provisioning, operating system installations, and infrastructure management using KVM, iDRAC, and iLO technologies.
• Collaborate closely with Development, QA, and Integration teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues, optimize lab environments, and ensure reliable testing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed