Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer

LinkedIn•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is on-site, meaning it will be performed in the specified office on a full-time basis due to the business needs of the team. This role will be based in Manassas, Virginia. We are seeking a Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data center asset management processes across our data center fleet. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, and operational excellence across the full hardware lifecycle—from procurement through decommissioning.

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
3+ years in hardware supply chain, asset management, procurement, or vendor management
Experience with procurement, incident management, and asset management systems

Nice To Haves

8+ years of relevant experience in a technology or data center environment
Experience with ITIL frameworks and platforms such as ServiceNow
IAITAM/CITAM or similar certification
Proven experience scaling operations in complex, cross-functional environments
Strong program and project management skills

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end asset lifecycle management across procurement, receiving, inventory, deployment, and decommissioning
Ensure accurate asset tracking, tagging, and system-of-record integrity across all data center environments
Drive operational efficiency through scalable processes, automation, and continuous improvement
Oversee physical stock room organization, implementing optimized storage layouts and rigorous accountability protocols to ensure 100% physical to system accuracy
Design and implement policies, controls, and standards to ensure asset security, compliance, and audit readiness
Partner with Finance, Security, and Compliance teams on reporting, audits, and asset accountability
Maintain strong chain-of-custody practices for all hardware, including data-bearing devices
Partner with sourcing and vendors to optimize hardware supply chain, inventory strategies, and logistics
Drive vendor performance through clear KPIs, SLAs, and operational standards
Support supplier onboarding, contract execution, and supply allocation planning
Collaborate with engineering, data center operations, sourcing, and legal teams to align on business objectives
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and lead resolution efforts across stakeholders
Serve as a point of escalation for asset-related issues impacting operations
Lead asset-related programs including retrofits, decommissions, and new site readiness
Own asset management tools and systems, driving enhancements and adoption
Develop dashboards and reporting to track performance, compliance, and operational health