Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.
Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer (Datacenter / SRE)
- Location: Onsite 100% – Santa Clara, CA (Preferred). Also open to Kirkland, WA or San Diego, CA
- Rate: W2 $62.50/hr. – Santa Clara, $55.00/hr. – Kirkland / San Diego
- Work Setup: Onsite Only
- Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card, No sponsorship available for this position
About the RoleThrough our partnership with Accenture, their Global Cloud Services Capacity Engineering organization is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer to support critical datacenter operations and real-time infrastructure execution.This is a hands-on, senior-level role for engineers who thrive close to the hardware and enjoy solving operational challenges at scale, including:
- Linux and network incident response
- Rack deployment and infrastructure provisioning
- Automation-first datacenter operations
This is not a monitoring-only or ticket-routing position. It is built for engineers who operate with speed, confidence, and independence in production environments.What Makes This Role UniqueWe are specifically looking for engineers with:
- Strong datacenter instincts and troubleshooting depth
- High initiative and senior-level ownership
- Comfort working independently in fast-moving environments
- A mindset of automation-first execution
- Enthusiasm for AI-assisted productivity tools to accelerate operational work
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and validate server racks in ServiceNow datacenters using existing automation workflows
- Respond to Linux server and network infrastructure incidents with urgency and precision
- Execute daily infrastructure operations, including dashboards and reporting
- Improve runbooks, SOPs, troubleshooting documentation, and operational playbooks
- Execute orchestration workflows (e.g., Flow Designer calling Ansible, Python automation)
- Leverage AI tools to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency in operations work
Growth Path OpportunitiesHigh performers will have the opportunity to expand into:
- DevOps build and test pipeline automation
- Infrastructure-as-code improvements
- Development of scripts, modules, and automation routines (Python, Bash, Ansible)
- Contributions to holistic automated test frameworks supporting product engineering
Longer-Term PotentialThis role offers exposure to large-scale cloud infrastructure evolution, including:
- Hyperscaler automation development (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Internal cloud and infrastructure product engineering
- Enhancements to enterprise automation frameworks
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in infrastructure operations, datacenter engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles
- Strong Linux administration fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with:
- Networking basics (routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, firewalls, load balancing)
- Automation/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent
- Experience supporting on-prem hardware environments (rack/stack, lifecycle troubleshooting)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot quickly under pressure
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Soft Skills (Critical for Success)
- Highly self-directed; able to operate without micromanagement
- Execution speed aligned with senior-level expectations
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency
- Dependable team contributor who takes ownership
Nice to Have
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, build systems, or test automation
- Knowledge of distributed systems or hyperscale datacenter operations
- Familiarity with ServiceNow Flow Designer, CMDB, or incident workflows
Why Join Inabia?Inabia Solutions & Consulting is a premier ServiceNow Partner supporting high-impact infrastructure and cloud engineering programs across the ServiceNow ecosystem.When you join Inabia, you gain:
- Access to elite enterprise datacenter initiatives
- Hands-on operational ownership inside a world-class cloud organization
- A culture that values automation, execution excellence, and growth
- A pathway into DevOps, infrastructure automation, and hyperscale engineering