Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining the physical and virtual infrastructure supporting our data center. This position requires a strong understanding of Kubernetes, virtual machine environments, and backup/recovery solutions. You will work closely with other engineering teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure. This is a hybrid role located out of our office in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, network connectivity, and server hardware.
• Implement and maintain physical and logical security measures within the data center environment.
• Integrate and support Kubernetes clusters within the data center infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and performance.
• Manage and maintain virtual machine environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Implement and administer Veeam backup and replication solutions, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Kubernetes platform team to optimize infrastructure for containerized workloads.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Automate infrastructure management tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, escalating to vendors as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure.
• Document infrastructure configurations and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in data center infrastructure, Kubernetes, virtualization, and backup/recovery.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in data center infrastructure engineering.  
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure components, including power, cooling, networking, and server hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Proficiency in implementing and managing Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Veeam ONE).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).  
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Server , Certified Data Centre Professional, VMware Certified Professional, Veeam Certified Engineer).
  
  

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

$114,789—$153,052 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts In What Matters Most.

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
  
  

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
  
  

Learn more About Us here.

Our Culture

At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:  

• Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution. 
• Communicate directly, with empathy. 
• Do what we say we're going to do.  
• Be adaptable to change.  
• Operate with a bias for action.  
  
  

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Voluntary benefits
  
  

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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