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Freelance Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in California

Lambda

$185K - $290K/yr

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Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of ... Data Center Facility Telemetry & Controls Management Engineer is a critical technical role ...

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

Irvine, CA

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Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX plans for critical data center infrastructure Team Leadership & Client Management: * Lead and develop teams of engineers, technicians, and specialized contractors in ...

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

San Francisco, CA

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX plans for critical data center infrastructure Team Leadership & Client Management: * Lead and develop teams of engineers, technicians, and specialized contractors in ...

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

San Francisco, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX plans for critical data center infrastructure Team Leadership & Client Management: * Lead and develop teams of engineers, technicians, and specialized contractors in ...

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Data Center Infrastructure Engineer - Server, Storage & Backup

Jade Global

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer - Server, Storage & Backup1Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid - 2 to 3 Days Onsite per Week)
Customer: Intuitive Surgical
Employment Type: Contract / Contingent Worker

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure operations across server, storage, backup, and monitoring environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Dell, Cisco UCS, HPE servers, SAN/NAS storage platforms, enterprise backup solutions, and data center operations.

Key Skills

  • Hardware installation, maintenance, and break-fix support for Dell, Cisco UCS, and HPE server platforms.

  • Storage administration and support for SAN/NAS environments, including Pure Storage, Isilon, and NetApp.

  • Backup and recovery management using Commvault and Data Domain.

  • Working knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.

  • Infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting using tools such as LogicMonitor, Elasticsearch, and related platforms.

  • Strong understanding of incident, change, and problem management processes.

  • Knowledge of information security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide break-fix support for Dell, Cisco UCS, and HPE server infrastructure.

  • Manage and support SAN/NAS storage platforms, including Pure Storage, Isilon, and NetApp environments.

  • Administer backup and recovery operations using Commvault and Data Domain technologies.

  • Ensure high availability and reliability of mission-critical production services operating in a 24x7 environment.

  • Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot infrastructure components, including operating systems, storage, network connectivity, and applications.

  • Execute scheduled maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, firmware updates, and hardware replacements.

  • Provide operational support across Production, Development, and QA environments.

  • Follow and improve operational processes related to incident management, change management, and service communications.

  • Participate in on-call support rotations to ensure service continuity.

  • Develop and maintain deployment and operational scripts where applicable.

  • Respond promptly to production alerts, incidents, and customer escalations.

  • Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure infrastructure health and performance visibility.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and support ongoing infrastructure improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing SAN/NAS storage platforms, including Pure Storage, Isilon, and NetApp.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience administering enterprise backup solutions, preferably Commvault and Data Domain.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure technologies.

  • Good understanding of information security principles, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.

  • Experience working in production environments supporting critical business applications.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DCIM platforms and infrastructure monitoring tools.

  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

  • Knowledge of automation and scripting for infrastructure operations.

  • Industry certifications related to Storage, Backup, Infrastructure, or Data Center Operations are a plus.

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