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Linux AdministratorInsight Global • Memphis, TN, US
Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

Insight Global • Memphis, TN, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$45.00 / hr - $55.00 / hr

Location : Memphis, TN

Job Description

One of our large clients is building out a team of Sr. Data Center Technicians / Linux Administrators and / or Systems Administrators. This is a very unique opportunity to gain exposure and experience to top notch and new technologies, build 1 : 1 vendor relationships during troubleshooting with big name organizations, and grow professionally. Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, relocation assistance and benefits.

  • Attend the job site during the early phases of construction and relay observations to the engineering team as needed.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot servers and network infrastructure across data centers and global locations.
  • Physically install (rack and stack) networking hardware within the data center.
  • Oversee warehouse inventory and asset tracking using the internal management system.
  • Handle labeling and diagnostics for fiber and optical cabling.
  • Install, inspect, and repair power supply cabling and related components.
  • Set up racks, servers, and switches, including positioning, cabling, powering on, and handing off to the provisioning team for customer deployment.
  • Respond to and resolve operational tickets within the data center using Jira, supporting cross-functional teams at xAI.
  • Develop and update documentation for tasks and standard operating procedures.
  • Receive new hardware and manage the decommissioning process for retired equipment.
  • Coordinate vendor returns for infrastructure components, both under warranty and out of warranty.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts within the data center.
  • Design and implement network configurations and solutions tailored to data center environments.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in a data center or IT environment with in-depth Linux experience.
  • Strong Linux skills, including manipulating files in the Linux shell, navigating system directories, configuring user permissions, and package installations.
  • Experience in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages; preferably writing scripts.
  • High school diploma required.
  • Relocation to Memphis, TN required (assistance provided).

    • Nice to Have Skills & Experience

  • Fiber cabling knowledge and knowledge of power and cooling concepts inside a data center.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing servers and networking infrastructure.
  • Experience or knowledge defining, designing, and implementing network layouts and solutions within data centers.
  • Experience with Bash commands, Linux, fiber, Python automation scripting, triaging, GB200, GB100, H100, A100, liquid cooling, and prior AI hardware experience.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Staffing and Recruiting

    • Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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