• Data Center Engineer Infrastructure & Automation

    Insight Global (Walnut Creek, CA)


    Job Description

    Pay: 45-50/hr

     

    Ongoing Contract with the intention to hire directly.

     

    Insight Global is seeking a seasoned Data Center Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of on-premises infrastructure for a large-scale navigation technology company. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist with deep expertise in virtualization, automation, and systems reliability, who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving innovation.

     

    Youll play a critical role in modernizing compute, storage, and automation platforms to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure operations. This is a high-impact position requiring strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a forward-thinking mindset.

    Key Responsibilities

    Architect, deploy, and support data center infrastructure including Cisco HX/UCS, Nutanix HCI, VMware vSphere/vSAN, and Cohesity.

     

    Lead modernization initiatives across infrastructure, automation, and disaster recovery.

     

    Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.

     

    Administer and optimize Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows Server environments.

     

    Manage core network services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and collaborate on routing, switching, and firewall configurations.

     

    Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.

     

    Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and operational runbooks.

     

    Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams.

     

    Travel as needed to support infrastructure deployments and data center operations.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or data center operations.

     

    Deep expertise with Cisco HX/UCS, VMware vSphere, Nutanix HCI, and Cohesity.

     

    Strong proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows Server platforms.

     

    Hands-on experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).

     

    Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).

     

    Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

     

    Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate across technical and business teams.

     

    Willingness to relocate to one of the designated office locations prior to full-time hire. Preferred Qualifications

     

    Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

     

    Relevant certifications: VCP, RHCE, Nutanix NCP, CCNP, AWS/Azure Associate.

     

    Familiarity with ITIL practices, change management, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Prometheus).

     

    Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). null

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].