Laboratory Engineer

Cisco

. Maintain and optimize mission-critical lab and data center environments across San Jose and Santa Clara campuses .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,500 - $169,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing lab and data center environments, with a strong focus on systems administration, networking fundamentals, and automation scripting. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance standards and enhance operational workflows.

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Linux Systems AdministrationVMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXiLayer 2 and Layer 3 NetworkingCisco UCS ConfigurationAutomation Scripting in Python

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Hard Skills

Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) AdministrationWindows Operating Systems ManagementCisco Nexus Switch ConfigurationNetwork TroubleshootingEnterprise Virtualization Platforms

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsPriority Management

Tools & Technologies

Cisco UCS ManagerNagios MonitoringIXIA Traffic GenerationSpirent Testing EquipmentIPAM Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco CCNACisco CCNPVMware VCPRed Hat RHCSARed Hat RHCE

Industry Keywords

ISO ComplianceESD StandardsLab Safety ComplianceNetworking TechnologiesData Center Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSiOSLinuxPerlPythonSwitchingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and optimize mission-critical lab and data center environments across San Jose and Santa Clara campuses
Deploy, configure, and administer Cisco UCS compute clusters, storage solutions, and VMware virtualization platforms
Deliver hands-on Layer 1 through Layer 3 networking support across switches, routers, and subnets
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain lab uptime
Automate system health checks and operational workflows using scripting tools and monitoring platforms
Partner with InfoSec, facilities, and engineering stakeholders on physical hardware deployments
Uphold ISO, ESD, and lab safety compliance standards
Enable development teams to design, test, and validate networking technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of related lab infrastructure/engineering experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of hands-on systems administration experience managing Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in bare-metal and virtualized environments
3+ years of experience administering enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXi 7.0–8.x or Proxmox/KVM
Demonstrated Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking fundamentals, including IPv4/IPv6 subnetting, VLANs, switching/routing, DNS, and DHCP
Experience installing, racking, cabling, and configuring enterprise server hardware, including Cisco UCS rack/blade servers, RAID controllers, and power/PDU systems
Industry technical certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware VCP, or Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE
Hands-on configuration experience with Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, and Cisco UCS Manager/Intersight
Experience with network test and traffic generation equipment such as IXIA and Spirent, and intelligent power distribution units such as Raritan, APC, and Enlogic
Proficiency writing automation scripts in Python, Bash, or Perl
Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios and IPAM platforms
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with a track record of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced engineering lab environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies