Server Lifecycle Engineer

Inspyr Solutions

United States

9 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Compensation

$70,000.0 - $100,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Intelligent Platform Management Interface BIOS Firmware Linux System Administration Shell Script Bare Metal Hardware Infrastructure

Execute server decommissioning workflows including wiping, powering off, and coordinating with Infrastructure Operations for de-racking as appropriate
Manage server repurposing by coordinating with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering to assign servers to new workloads and customers
Perform firmware updates on repurposed and transitioning servers in coordination with assignment changes
Coordinate and execute server migrations including OS upgrades and platform transitions
Manage inactive server inventory, identifying servers that need lifecycle action and routing hardware issues to the Hardware/Infrastructure team
Handle deeper lifecycle management tasks beyond initial server onboarding, including capacity reclamation and fleet optimization
Develop and refine runbooks, standard operating procedures, and documentation for all lifecycle workflows
Maintain accurate records of decommissioning, repurposing, and migration activities including validation and handoff documentation
Collaborate across teams to ensure clean handoffs and clear ownership throughout the server lifecycle
Respond to lifecycle-related incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews when decommissioning or migration work impacts production

3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in a production environment
Strong working knowledge of bare-metal server hardware, including BIOS, BMC/IPMI, and common server troubleshooting workflows
Familiarity with server decommissioning processes including secure disk wiping and power management procedures
Comfortable with shell scripting or at least one general-purpose scripting language such as Python for automation of lifecycle tasks
Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with experience working across Sales, Customer Success, and Infrastructure Operations teams
Demonstrated experience operating in a 24/7 production environment with clear written communication
Strong diagnostic instincts with the ability to distinguish hardware faults from platform faults and route issues appropriately
Prior experience at a cloud provider, hosting company, or large-scale infrastructure operator is a strong plus