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# Data Center Operations Systems Engineer II (Chicago)

- **Company:** Lambda Inc.
- **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $119,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Distributed Data Store, Document-Oriented Databases, Network Topologies, Issue Tracking Systems, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Hardware Infrastructure, Zendesk
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0696a93ac0fc7741

## About the Role

* Are familiar 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
 * Are someone who pays attention to detail and has the ability to follow instructions
 * Are action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learn
 * Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations

Nice to Have

 * Experience with troubleshooting server hardware
 * Experience with/or knowledge of network topology
 * Familiarity with ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk
 * Experience with Linux administration
 * Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments
 * Experience with Supermicro & Nvidia hardware

## Description

* Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured
 * Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world's most advanced systems
 * Document data center layout and network topology in DCIM software
 * Work with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments
 * Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers
 * Work closely with HW Support team to ensure data center infrastructure-related support tickets are resolved
 * Work with RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered
 * Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers


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