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# Lab Engineer-System Engineer/Hardware

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $85,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Network Interface Controllers, IBM Hardware Management Console, Cisco Nexus Switches, Software Engineering, Telnet, Virtualization Technology, Windows Desktop, Network Switches, Bare Metal, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Terminal Servers, Cisco
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/california/milpitas/lab-engineer-system-engineer-hardware/job-565482/

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of datacenter hardware components and connectivity.
 * Experience in lab infrastructure and inventory processes.
 * Respectful and professional communication skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.

## Description

o Configure and modify hardware, including servers and components (CPU, memory, drives, adapters, NICs, etc.).
o Perform basic troubleshooting for server and switch hardware, including Cisco UCS and Nexus switches.
o Handle terminal server connectivity for new hardware using SSH and Telnet.
o Familiarity with Cisco UCS topology, including physical connectivity of servers, Fabric Interconnect, switches, external storage, and ToR (Top of Rack) for CIMC/BMC.

 2. Operating Systems & Virtualization:
o Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and ESXi operating systems.
o Experience with hardware management tools (e.g., CIMC, UCSM, IMM) to configure DNS, NTP, and other settings.
o Knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage.

 3. Lab Infrastructure Setup & Maintenance:
o Ability to stand up bare-metal and hypervisor (HV) environments on rack and blade-mounted servers.
o Set up and maintain both physical and virtual lab infrastructure.

 4. Inventory Management:
o Maintain lab inventory, including spare peripherals, rack inventory, and layout.
o Receive, track, and manage inbound shipments and packages for the lab, notifying relevant team members as necessary.

 5. Cross-functional Collaboration:
o Work closely with engineering teams (hardware and software) to support lab testing and development efforts.
o Assist with troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues as needed., 1. Lab Hardware Support:
o Configure and modify hardware, including servers and components (CPU, memory, drives, adapters, NICs, etc.).
o Perform basic troubleshooting for server and switch hardware, including Cisco UCS and Nexus switches.
o Handle terminal server connectivity for new hardware using SSH and Telnet.
o Familiarity with Cisco UCS topology, including physical connectivity of servers, Fabric Interconnect, switches, external storage, and ToR (Top of Rack) for CIMC/BMC.

 2. Operating Systems & Virtualization:
o Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and ESXi operating systems.
o Experience with hardware management tools (e.g., CIMC, UCSM, IMM) to configure DNS, NTP, and other settings.
o Knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage.

 3. Lab Infrastructure Setup & Maintenance:
o Ability to stand up bare-metal and hypervisor (HV) environments on rack and blade-mounted servers.
o Set up and maintain both physical and virtual lab infrastructure.

 4. Inventory Management:
o Maintain lab inventory, including spare peripherals, rack inventory, and layout.
o Receive, track, and manage inbound shipments and packages for the lab, notifying relevant team members as necessary.

 5. Cross-functional Collaboration:
o Work closely with engineering teams (hardware and software) to support lab testing and development efforts.
o Assist with troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues as needed.


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