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# Data Center Operations System Engineer

- **Company:** Lambda Inc.
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Booting (BIOS), Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Topologies, Issue Tracking Systems, InfiniBand, Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, High Performance Computing, Hardware Infrastructure, Zendesk
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/data-center-operations-system-engineer-plano-tx-lambda-3-10576628

## About the Role

* Have strong past experiences 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
 * Be familiar with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, fiber testing and troubleshooting
 * Basic knowledge of cable optics and the different types of use
 * Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories
 * PDU balancing and why it is important
 * Familiar with multiple cable media types and their uses
 * Knowledge of cold isle and hot isle containment
 * Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process
 * Ability to structure, collaborate and iteratively improve on complex maintenance MOPs.

 * Working with product management, support, and other teams to align operational capabilities with company goals.
 * Translating business priorities into technical and operational requirements.
 * Supporting cross-functional projects where infrastructure plays a critical role.

 * Are action-oriented and willingness to train junior staff on best practices
 * Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations as needed, * Have 3+ years experience 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
 * Experience with/or knowledge of network topology and configurations and 400gb Infiniband architectures.
 * Experience with/or knowledge of DDP or SCM cluster storage systems.
 * Have 3+ years working with and reporting from a ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk
 * Advanced experience with Linux administration
 * Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems (air or water cooled) - especially Nvidia NVL72

## 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 GPU and Networking systems.
 * Document and update 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
 * Partner with HW Support teams to ensure data center hardware incidents with higher level troubleshooting challenges are resolved, reported on and solutions are disseminated to the large operations organization.
 * 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