Linux System Admin

 

Role Summary

 

We are seeking a technically skilled Deployment Technician (Logical) responsible for troubleshooting, configuring, and validating server operating systems, firmware, and logical configurations as part of large-scale data center deployments. This role focuses on system-level readiness, quality assurance, and verification activities to ensure servers meet deployment and operational standards prior to production handoff.

 

Server Configuration & Validation

 

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux TPU and server OS configuration.

 

· Validate and verify BIOS/UEFI policies, RAID configurations, and Host Bus Adapter (HBA) settings.

 

· Ensure logical system configurations align with deployment standards and documented requirements.

 

Firmware & Operating System Support

 

· Perform troubleshooting and issue resolution for firmware and operating system installations.

 

· Identify configuration defects, deployment failures, and compatibility issues, escalating as appropriate with detailed diagnostics.

 

· Support remediation of system-level issues impacting readiness or performance.

 

Testing, Diagnostics & Quality Assurance

 

· Assist with diagnostic and validation test suites to confirm servers meet quality assurance standards prior to deployment.

 

· Validate successful completion of test results and document exceptions or failures.

 

· Support continuous improvement of validation methodologies and testing effectiveness.

 

Tools & Deployment Platforms

 

· Use Google deployment tools to troubleshoot and resolve logical, system-level deployment problems.

 

· Follow standardized deployment workflows while identifying opportunities to improve tool usage and reliability.

 

Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement

 

· Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for configuration, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

 

· Contribute to improvements in consistency, efficiency, and reliability of deployment and validation processes.

 

· Document lessons learned, recurring issues, and corrective actions to support operational excellence.

 

Required Skills & Experience

 

· Hands-on experience with server OS deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

 

· Strong understanding of BIOS/UEFI settings, RAID configurations, and HBA configuration principles.

 

· Experience troubleshooting firmware-related and operating system issues in a data center or lab environment.

 

· Familiarity with system-level validation and diagnostic testing practices.

 

· Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document outcomes and exceptions.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

· Experience supporting large-scale or hyperscale server deployments.

 

· Familiarity with Google deployment or provisioning tools.

 

· Experience working with TPU-enabled systems or specialized compute platforms.

 

· Background in continuous improvement, SOP development, or quality assurance processes.

 

Work Environment Requirements

 

· Ability to work in a data center or lab environment for extended periods.

 

· Flexibility to support deployment schedules, maintenance windows, or surge activities as required.

 

· Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.