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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Configuration Management, Linux, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Server Administration, Server Supported Gaming, Service Pack, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Availability, Containerization, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, Network Server, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/infrastructure-engineer-durham-nc--b77066dc-6286-4462-989e-8c303eb56356 ## About the Role * Minimum of 4 years of experience in hardware and infrastructure deployment or support. * Strong experience with Linux server administration in production environments with formal change management expectations. * Hands-on experience with server provisioning processes, including physical server deployment. * Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation of operating systems, software, and configurations. * Experience working with Docker and containerized workloads in production or pre-production environments. * Deep understanding of server hardware, components, and failure modes. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and operating systemlevel issues. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience working within structured change management processes for production environments. * Ability to create clear documentation for Factory Acceptance Testing and root cause analyses. * Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams focused on reliability and scalability. * Attention to detail in evaluating and standardizing server hardware platforms., Acceptance Testing, Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Candidate Screening, Change Management, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Docker, Documentation, Genetics, Hardware Administration, Hardware Components, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Quality Assurance, High Availability, Identify Issues, Investigative Reports, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Operating Systems, Operational Strategy, Procedure Development, Production Support, Production Systems, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Server Hardware, Server Maintenance, Server Support, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Planning, Team Player, Testing Servers ## Description The Infrastructure Engineer deploys, automates, and supports production Linux server environments with a strong focus on reliability, standardization, and scalability. This role provisions physical servers, manages configuration automation, and serves as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex hardware and software issues. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance and resilience while operating within formal change management processes. Responsibilities * Deploy and provision physical servers using a network-based PXE boot environment. * Automate operating system, software, and configuration deployments using Ansible. * Manage and maintain production Linux servers to ensure reliability, consistency, and high availability. * Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex server hardware and software configuration issues. * Participate in scheduled server patching and maintenance cycles in accordance with established procedures. * Execute production deployments within an established change management process. * Evaluate and test server hardware to support standardization and reliability objectives. * Perform and document hardware Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate equipment performance and quality. * Investigate, document, and report root cause analyses (RCAs) on equipment or process failures. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency., The Infrastructure Engineer works in a production-focused environment that manages Linux servers and physical infrastructure. The role involves deploying and provisioning physical servers using network-based PXE boot environments and managing containerized workloads with Docker. Daily work includes using automation tools such as Ansible, participating in scheduled patching and maintenance windows, and executing changes through a formal change management process. The position requires careful documentation of testing, acceptance, and root cause analyses, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain a reliable and scalable infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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