Server Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Data Center & Server Hardware Operations
Perform server mounting/unmounting, rack installation, cabling, labeling, and physical verification in the data center.
Work hands-on with Intel, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Huawei server platforms.
Assemble servers and carry out replacement of faulty parts including:
Motherboard, SMPS/PSU, NIC cards, RAID controllers, disks (HDD/SSD/NVMe), fans, etc.
Diagnose hardware failures using vendor tools/logs, LEDs, iDRAC/iLO/IMM/management consoles, and physical checks.
Coordinate with procurement/spares/vendor support for RMAs and replacement cycles.
Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of hardware assets, serial numbers, and rack layouts. Storage, RAID & Disk Management
Configure and troubleshoot Hardware RAID (RAID 0/1/5/6/10 as applicable).
Perform disk partitioning on RAID, filesystem creation, and validation post deployment.
Replace failed disks and ensure successful rebuilds with minimal downtime. Firmware & System Maintenance
Execute firmware updates for servers and components (BIOS, iDRAC/iLO, RAID firmware, NIC firmware, SSD/NVMe firmware).
Follow maintenance windows, update procedures, rollback plans, and post-upgrade validation checklists.
Ensure compliance with internal standards for firmware baselines and security advisories. Operating Systems (Linux & Windows)
Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows Server on bare metal hardware.
Perform OS-level troubleshooting related to boot issues, drivers, storage recognition, services, performance, and patching.
Configure users, permissions, system services, and baseline hardening as per company standards. Networking Fundamentals & IP Configuration
Demonstrate strong understanding of:
IPv4 public/private addressing, subnetting, gateway concepts, VLAN basics (if applicable).
Configure static IP assignment on Linux systems (based on the OS distribution used internally). Key Responsibilities

Data Center & Server Hardware Operations Perform server mounting/unmounting, rack installation, cabling, labeling, and physical verification in the data center. Work hands-on with Intel, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Huawei server platforms. Assemble servers and carry out replacement of faulty parts including: Motherboard, SMPS/PSU, NIC cards, RAID controllers, disks (HDD/SSD/NVMe), fans, etc. Diagnose hardware failures using vendor tools/logs, LEDs, iDRAC/iLO/IMM/management consoles, and physical checks. Coordinate with procurement/spares/vendor support for RMAs and replacement cycles. Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of hardware assets, serial numbers, and rack layouts. Storage, RAID & Disk Management Configure and troubleshoot Hardware RAID (RAID 0/1/5/6/10 as applicable). Perform disk partitioning on RAID, filesystem creation, and validation post deployment. Replace failed disks and ensure successful rebuilds with minimal downtime. Firmware & System Maintenance Execute firmware updates for servers and components (BIOS, iDRAC/iLO, RAID firmware, NIC firmware, SSD/NVMe firmware). Follow maintenance windows, update procedures, rollback plans, and post-upgrade validation checklists. Ensure compliance with internal standards for firmware baselines and security advisories. Operating Systems (Linux & Windows) Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows Server on bare metal hardware. Perform OS-level troubleshooting related to boot issues, drivers, storage recognition, services, performance, and patching. Configure users, permissions, system services, and baseline hardening as per company standards. Networking Fundamentals & IP Configuration Demonstrate strong understanding of: IPv4 public/private addressing, subnetting, gateway concepts, VLAN basics (if applicable). Configure static IP assignment on Linux systems (based on the OS distribution used internally). Validate connectivity and troubleshoot common network issues (DNS, gateway, routing basics, port access). Linux Administration & Service Operations Install and manage packages on Linux using distribution package managers. Manage services using standard tools (e.g., start/stop/restart/reload services). Use SSH and terminal tools for remote administration and troubleshooting. Tools & Remote Access Use SSH, PuTTY, and RDP effectively to access and support servers and systems. Utilize out-of-band management tools (where applicable) for diagnostics and recovery. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven hands-on experience with server hardware support and data center operations. Strong working knowledge of: Intel / Dell / HP / Lenovo / Huawei server environments Rack operations, component installation, and replacements Hardware RAID setup and disk partitioning Firmware upgrades (servers + SSD/NVMe components) Experience in Windows and Linux OS installation and troubleshooting. Solid understanding of IPv4 addressing, public vs private IPs, and subnetting. Linux basics: Static IP configuration Package installation Service management (start/stop/reload) Comfortable using SSH/PuTTY/RDP. Preferred / Good-to-Have Experience working in cloud/data center environments supporting customer workloads. Familiarity with: Remote management consoles (iDRAC/iLO/etc.) Basic server hardening and patch management practices Documentation and SOP writ