System Engineer Server Installation Rack Management

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the configuration installation and maintenance of servers as well as physical rack management in data centers. This role requires a strong understanding of hardware operating systems and networking fundamentals along with the ability to work in a dynamic fastpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install configure and maintain servers (physical and virtual) in data centers or client sites.
  
• Perform server hardware setup including racking and cabling of servers storage devices and network switches.
  
• Ensure proper rack management including organizing cabling and labeling ensuring efficient space utilization and maintaining cooling and power requirements.
  
• Monitor and troubleshoot server performance to ensure optimal operation identifying and resolving hardware and software issues.
  
• Deploy and configure operating systems (Windows Server Linux/Unix) hypervisors (VMware HyperV) and associated server software.
  
• Collaborate with networking and security teams to ensure that server installations comply with networking security and data protection standards.
  
• Perform patch management firmware upgrades and routine maintenance tasks on servers and associated hardware.
  
• Provide level 2/3 support for escalated server and infrastructure issues.
  
• Participate in capacity planning and optimization efforts ensuring that the environment is scalable and efficient.
  
• Document server configurations changes and procedures maintaining uptodate records for troubleshooting and audits.
  
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and implementation including backup and restore operations.
  
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source hardware manage warranties and escalate technical issues as needed.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• 35 years of experience in system engineering with a focus on server installation configuration and rack management.
  
• Strong handson experience with server hardware including Dell HP Cisco UCS or similar enterprise servers.
  
• Experience with racking and cabling in a data center environment.
  
• Proficiency in operating system installation and management for Windows Server Linux and virtualization platforms (VMware HyperV).
  
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking DNS DHCP and basic switch configuration.
  
• Experience in backup solutions and understanding of storage technologies (SAN NAS).
  
• Familiarity with remote server management tools (e.g. iLO iDRAC or IPMI).
  
• Ability to lift and install heavy equipment (servers storage devices) into racks.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or CompTIA Server.
  
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and hybrid server environments.
  
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible Puppet or scripting (Bash PowerShell).
  
• Experience with server monitoring tools such as Nagios SolarWinds or Zabbix.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  
• Excellent troubleshooting and problemsolving abilities.
  
• Strong communication skills for working with technical and nontechnical teams.