Infrastructure Engineer Data Center Build-Out & Modernization

Post Date

Aug 18, 2025

Location

Walnut Creek,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94596
US
Oct 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect (Engineering)

Req #

SFR-803024

Pay Rate

$39 - $49 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Pay: 45-55/hr
Overview
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep hands-on experience in on-premises data center design, build-out, and modernization. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in dynamic environments and can own infrastructure projects end-to-endfrom planning and procurement to racking, cabling, configuration, and optimization.
Youll be instrumental in setting up new data centers, expanding existing environments, and supporting hybrid infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also collaborative, communicative, and capable of mentoring others while working closely with PMs and cross-functional teams. This role requires hands-on work and 10% travel to different locations.

Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, and implement on-premises data center infrastructure using Cisco UCS/HX, Nutanix HCI, VMware vSphere/vSAN, and Cohesity.
Lead end-to-end build-outs: assess power, cooling, physical security, and hardware requirements for new server rooms and data centers.
Perform racking, stacking, and cabling of servers, switches, and storage systems.
Configure and administer Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
Collaborate with network teams to design and implement TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations.
Support backup and recovery operations using Cohesity and ensure DR readiness.
Document SOPs, runbooks, and configuration standards for repeatable deployments.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Travel as needed to support infrastructure deployments (e.g., Alaska, Dallas, Walnut Creek).
Ideal Candidate Traits
Technically strong and self-drivencan own and deliver infrastructure projects independently.
Comfortable with physical setup: racking, cabling, configuring servers and switches.
Deep understanding of Cisco and Nutanix hardware.
Works well with PMs and cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.

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Required Skills & Experience

Experience & Background
7+ years in infrastructure engineering or data center operations.
Extensive hands-on experience in designing and building data centers and server rooms, including infrastructure architecture, system configuration, physical build-outs, racking, stacking, and structured cabling.
Proven experience in on-premises data center environments (not purely cloud).
Leadership in technical projects or mentoring engineers.
Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Travel to different locations 10% of the time
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on modernization and optimization.
Excellent documentation skills for SOPs, runbooks, and configurations.
Technical Skills Must Have
Virtualization: VMware vSphere / vSAN
Compute & Storage: Cisco UCS/HX, Nutanix HCI
Backup & Recovery: Cohesity
OS Administration: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) & Windows Server
Automation: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet
Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls
Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certifications: VCP, RHCE, Nutanix NCP, CCNP, AWS/Azure Associate
Monitoring: SolarWinds, Prometheus
Containerization & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
Familiarity with ITIL / Change Management processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.