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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lab Support Engineer 2, Hopkinton, MA - **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc. - **Location:** Hopkinton, MA, United States - **Salary:** $83,045.0 - $107,470.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cyber Security, Databases, Debian Linux, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, Networking Basics, Dell PowerEdge, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Power BI, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Storage Devices, SUSE Linux, Microsoft Power Automate, Vcenter, Firewall Services Module, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27938072/Lab-Support-Engineer-2-Hopkinton-Ma-Massachusetts-Hopkinton-1312 ## About the Role * Proficient in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) * Experience working in datacenter or lab operation environments * Strong knowledge of Dell PowerEdge servers, storage devices, particularly PowerStore, and networking fundamentals (switch configuration, troubleshooting) * Proficiency in Linux system administration (Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu) and virtualization technologies (VMware, vCenter) * Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, ownership-driven approach and communication skills for documenting work, managing tickets and engaging with engineers Desirable Requirements * Familiarity with PowerAutomate/Power BI; experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB); knowledge of cybersecurity practices (firewall configuration, intrusion detection) * Project management skills with exposure to Agile methodologies ## Description Lab Support Engineering is at the heart of a worldwide lab operations team providing 24x7 lab access, service and solutions support in multiple locations. Independent and flexible, team members are always ready to adapt to the changing daily priorities. They make an impact in all kinds of ways - from installing and maintaining servers and storage equipment within the fast-paced lab computing environment, through to providing top-level technical expertise and support to engineering departmental users. What's more, they work with engineering teams to create hardware configuration test plans in support of software development. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Lab Support Senior Engineer on our Lab Support Engineering Team in Franklin, Massachusetts or Hopkinton Massachusetts. Responsibilities What you'll achieve As a Lab Support Senior Engineer, you will design, deploy and maintain infrastructure across datacenter and validation lab environments. Your role will involve provisioning new equipment, configuring servers, managing networking and storage and troubleshooting issues to keep engineering teams productive. You'll gain experience with advanced servers, switches and storage systems, while supporting cutting-edge development and validation work. You will: * Configure, maintain and troubleshoot servers, networking switches and storage appliances * Ensure security compliance, monitor vulnerabilities and drive remediation plans * Automate tasks such as OS deployment, patching and lab infrastructure updates (VMware ESXi/vCenter patching/Linux/Windows) * Collaborate with engineering partners to translate technical requirements into lab-ready solutions * Maintain lab automation tools, document procedures and contribute to standardized workflows ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)