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Vastdata Lab Manager - Data Center Operations 
United States, Arizona 
384750419

11.08.2024

This position requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software systems, including Linux and networking . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data center environments, PXE/network booting, OS imaging, rack design, and scripting.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Rack Maintenance: Manage the physical infrastructure of the data center, including adding and removing hardware and optimizing rack design.
  • Troubleshooting: Perform troubleshooting at the software layer, addressing issues related to VMware, Linux, and networking. Conduct low-level BIOS/bootloader/hardware debugging as needed.
  • Environment Setup: Build and configure environments based on specifications gathered from requests from internal or external customers, ensuring all systems operate correctly and efficiently before hand-off.
  • Liaison Work: Act as a key contact between onsite and offsite R&D departments or other key departments involved, facilitating communication and coordination to ensure continuity and efficiency of operations.
  • Communication: Maintain strong communication channels with team members and other departments, providing clear and concise information on technical issues and project statuses.
  • Lab Uptime: Ensure that the lab remains up and stable under normal operating conditions, and bringing hardware back up to it’s previous known state as part of hardware rotations

Requirements:

  • Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of networking, including PXE/network booting and imaging.
  • Familiarity with data center rack design and maintenance.
  • Rack and stack.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience in scripting with languages such as Bash, Python, or otherwise.
  • Experience with networking solutions (VLAN/Trunks).

Location:

  • Chandler, AZ