Title: Computer Engineer

Location: Seracause, NJ

Duration: 6 Months

Visa: CITIZEN, GC EAD, GREEN CARD, H4 EAD

MOI: Skype

Role Overview

• This role is responsible for the logical build and configuration of data center servers after physical rack, stack, and cabling activities are completed by the data center operations team.
• The Compute Engineer performs the base server build, including IP configuration, NIC bonding, Cisco-based connectivity configuration, and VMware virtualization setup. Once complete, servers are handed over to application teams for application installation and testing.
• This role does not include rack & stack, cabling, or physical data center floor work.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Base Build & Configuration
• Perform base builds of servers following physical handoff from the data center team
• Configure IP addressing, NIC bonding, VLANs, and connectivity in Cisco-based environments
• Validate logical server configuration and hardware visibility post-install
• Apply standard smart configuration and build templates
• Prepare servers for handoff to application teams for application deployment and testing
• Virtualization (VMware)
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter)
• Provision and support virtual machines
• Manage compute capacity, performance, and availability
• Support HA, DRS, backup, and disaster recovery within VMware environments
• Operations & Automation
• Perform firmware and BIOS updates and coordinate vendor RMAs (logical coordination only)
• Automate routine tasks using Git-managed scripts and configuration standards
• Monitor compute and virtualization platforms, respond to incidents, and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain technical documentation and follow change management processes
• Platforms
• Support Windows and Linux server environments