Associate Engineer, Data Center (Manassas, VA)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an Associate Data Center Engineer to join their team in Manassas, VA. This hands-on technical role is crucial for maintaining LinkedIn's global infrastructure reliability and performance.

The position involves direct hardware maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and serving as an escalation point for contracted technicians. You'll be working with server components, conducting Linux OS troubleshooting, and managing physical network connectivity issues. The role requires working on-site, with potential evening or overnight shifts (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM).

As an Associate Engineer, you'll be responsible for executing break-fix repairs, installing new storage components, and managing the Jira ticket queue. You'll also play a key role in training and mentoring contracted data center technicians, helping maintain consistent service delivery across LinkedIn's data center operations.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in data center engineering, Linux troubleshooting, and server hardware maintenance. Knowledge of ticketing systems like Jira and ServiceNow is valuable, as is experience with hardware deployment and network troubleshooting.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($72,000-$119,000 annually) and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, time away benefits, annual performance bonuses, and stock compensation. The company's culture emphasizes professional growth, diversity, and creating economic opportunities for all members of the global workforce.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge infrastructure while developing technical and leadership skills. You'll be part of a team that ensures the reliability of LinkedIn's services, which millions of professionals rely on daily. The position offers hands-on experience with enterprise-scale systems and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.