Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

The Infrastructure Engineer deploys, automates, and supports production Linux server environments with a strong focus on reliability, standardization, and scalability. This role provisions physical servers, manages configuration automation, and serves as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex hardware and software issues. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance and resilience while operating within formal change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and provision physical servers using a network-based PXE boot environment.
• Automate operating system, software, and configuration deployments using Ansible.
• Manage and maintain production Linux servers to ensure reliability, consistency, and high availability.
• Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex server hardware and software configuration issues.
• Participate in scheduled server patching and maintenance cycles in accordance with established procedures.
• Execute production deployments within an established change management process.
• Evaluate and test server hardware to support standardization and reliability objectives.
• Perform and document hardware Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate equipment performance and quality.
• Investigate, document, and report root cause analyses (RCAs) on equipment or process failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hardware and infrastructure deployment or support.
• Strong experience with Linux server administration in production environments with formal change management expectations.
• Hands-on experience with server provisioning processes, including physical server deployment.
• Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation of operating systems, software, and configurations.
• Experience working with Docker and containerized workloads in production or pre-production environments.
• Deep understanding of server hardware, components, and failure modes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and operating systemlevel issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within structured change management processes for production environments.
• Ability to create clear documentation for Factory Acceptance Testing and root cause analyses.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams focused on reliability and scalability.
• Attention to detail in evaluating and standardizing server hardware platforms.

Work Environment

The Infrastructure Engineer works in a production-focused environment that manages Linux servers and physical infrastructure. The role involves deploying and provisioning physical servers using network-based PXE boot environments and managing containerized workloads with Docker. Daily work includes using automation tools such as Ansible, participating in scheduled patching and maintenance windows, and executing changes through a formal change management process. The position requires careful documentation of testing, acceptance, and root cause analyses, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain a reliable and scalable infrastructure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

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