Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
| Company | Intel |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsboro, OR, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $132810 – $187500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering
- 5+ years’ experience with server hardware and its lifecycle management.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the full server lifecycle, from landing and provisioning to maintenance, in a data center environment.
- Troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues on servers, storage, and operating systems (Linux, Windows). Using tools such as iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) and BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
- Ensure the installation and maintenance of firmware and drivers for server hardware to optimize performance and compatibility across systems.
- Managing server builds, including provisioning via PXE boot and other automated deployment technologies.
- Configuring and maintaining hardware components, including various storage drives (HDD, SSD, NVMe) and ensuring optimal network and storage connectivity.
- Collaborating with network, storage, and security teams to support infrastructure needs and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
- Conducting OS patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain system security and efficiency.
- Monitoring and optimizing server performance, capacity planning, and hardware utilization.
- Supporting backup, data integrity, and disaster recovery processes in line with best practices.
- Documenting procedures, configurations, and changes for server and hardware management.
- Staying current with emerging server technologies and practices for continuous improvement of data center operations.
- Some travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong expertise in server hardware, storage infrastructure, and OS troubleshooting (Linux, Windows).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation of server management tasks.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals with respect to software-defined networks like ACI.
- Knowledge of best practices for data center security, power, and cooling to support reliable infrastructure design.
- Familiarity with security compliance standards and best practices for data center management, including the server hardware and operating system lifecycle.