Data Center Operations System Engineer

Lambda

. Ensure new server, storage, and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePlano • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing critical infrastructure systems for data centers, including power distribution, environmental monitoring, and structured cabling. Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, collaborating across teams, and documenting network topology using DCIM software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Critical Infrastructure Systems ManagementData Center OperationsNetwork Topology DocumentationLinux AdministrationHigh Performance Compute GPU Systems

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Hard Skills

Power DistributionEnvironmental MonitoringStructured CablingCable ManagementNetwork TopologySingle Phase Power TheoriesThree Phase Power TheoriesPDU BalancingCold Isle ContainmentHot Isle Containment

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrainingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DCIM SoftwareJIRAZendesk

Industry Keywords

Data CenterGPU SystemsCapacity PlanningCarrier DIA Circuit TestingFiber TestingCable Optics400gb Infiniband ArchitecturesDDP Storage SystemsSCM Cluster Storage Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure new server, storage, and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in advanced GPU and networking systems
Document and update data center layout and network topology in DCIM software
Work with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments
Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment through delivery, storage, staging, deployment, and handoff processes
Partner with Hardware Support teams to resolve, report, and disseminate solutions for complex data center hardware incidents
Work with the RMA team to return faulty parts and order replacements
Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling across data centers
Work with product management, support, and other teams to align operational capabilities with company goals
Translate business priorities into technical and operational requirements
Support cross-functional infrastructure projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong past experiences with critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers, such as power distribution, air flow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management
Familiarity with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, fiber testing and troubleshooting
Basic knowledge of cable optics and the different types of use
Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories
Knowledge of PDU balancing and why it is important
Familiarity with multiple cable media types and their uses
Knowledge of cold isle and hot isle containment
Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process
Ability to structure, collaborate and iteratively improve on complex maintenance MOPs
Willingness to train junior staff on best practices
Willingness to travel for bring up of new data center locations as needed
3+ years experience with critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers (nice to have)
Experience with or knowledge of network topology and configurations and 400gb Infiniband architectures (nice to have)
Experience with or knowledge of DDP or SCM cluster storage systems (nice to have)
3+ years working with and reporting from ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk (nice to have)
Advanced experience with Linux administration (nice to have)
Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems, especially Nvidia NVL72 (nice to have)
Ability to work onsite in the Plano, Texas data center 5 days per week and work shifts
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan