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Description
Company Overview:
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.
Position Overview:
Term: Full-time Perm
Location: 100% on-site in Irvine, CA
Pay: 170-195k
Hours: M-F 9-6pm
The Staff/Senior Systems Engineer position provides an extraordinary opportunity to support our Engineering team. You will support, test and validate server/storage system level products. This role will also configure, deploy, troubleshoot, validate server/storage performance and application solutions. This is a fully on-site position in Irvine CA.
What you will do as the Staff/Senior Systems Engineer:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
- Define and develop application benchmarks based on enterprise computing requirements, generic server architecture, hardware key components, examples include Intel/AMD/Nvidia platform architecture, CPU interface, memory (DDR and LPDDR..etc) interface, PCIe interface, flashed based storage (SAS, SATA, and NVMe) interface.
- Execute benchmark testing and build proof of concepts based on latest data center technologies and Supermicro server products such as the Supermicro SuperServers
- Work with product managers and system engineers to draft technical marketing presentations and white papers for online publications and industry event promotional activities
- Proactively engage in learning and researching new technologies and products to propose new Proof of Concepts
- Work with sales and customers to provide networking solution and technical knowledge
- Work with cross function team build and maintain CI/CD Pipelines
- Using tools to Monitor, Logging, and Incident Response
- Primarily revolve around automating, streamlining, and maintaining the software development and deployment lifecycle to enable faster, more reliable software releases
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in EE, CE with minimum of 8 years’ system engineering experiences in server products is preferred
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, System Administration, Cloud Operations, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
- Strong Knowledge in CI/CD Tools, Cloud Platforms, Scripting & Automation, Monitoring & Logging, Networking & Security, OS Management.
- Strong knowledge in server architecture and AMI BIOS/OS concept, and knowledge in distributed computing is a plus
- Knowledge in benchmarks (FIO/IOMeter/HammerDB), PCIe/SATA/SATA/memory interface protocol, and database.
- Experiences in scripting languages (Powershell, Linux Shell, Python, UEFI Shell) a plus
- Excellent communication skills
Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.
At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.
Description
Company Overview:
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.
Position Overview:
Term: Full-time Perm
Location: 100% on-site in Irvine, CA
Pay: 170-195k
Hours: M-F 9-6pm
The Staff/Senior Systems Engineer position provides an extraordinary opportunity to support our Engineering team. You will support, test and validate server/storage system level products. This role will also configure, deploy, troubleshoot, validate server/storage performance and application solutions. This is a fully on-site position in Irvine CA.
What you will do as the Staff/Senior Systems Engineer:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
- Define and develop application benchmarks based on enterprise computing requirements, generic server architecture, hardware key components, examples include Intel/AMD/Nvidia platform architecture, CPU interface, memory (DDR and LPDDR..etc) interface, PCIe interface, flashed based storage (SAS, SATA, and NVMe) interface.
- Execute benchmark testing and build proof of concepts based on latest data center technologies and Supermicro server products such as the Supermicro SuperServers
- Work with product managers and system engineers to draft technical marketing presentations and white papers for online publications and industry event promotional activities
- Proactively engage in learning and researching new technologies and products to propose new Proof of Concepts
- Work with sales and customers to provide networking solution and technical knowledge
- Work with cross function team build and maintain CI/CD Pipelines
- Using tools to Monitor, Logging, and Incident Response
- Primarily revolve around automating, streamlining, and maintaining the software development and deployment lifecycle to enable faster, more reliable software releases
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in EE, CE with minimum of 8 years’ system engineering experiences in server products is preferred
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, System Administration, Cloud Operations, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
- Strong Knowledge in CI/CD Tools, Cloud Platforms, Scripting & Automation, Monitoring & Logging, Networking & Security, OS Management.
- Strong knowledge in server architecture and AMI BIOS/OS concept, and knowledge in distributed computing is a plus
- Knowledge in benchmarks (FIO/IOMeter/HammerDB), PCIe/SATA/SATA/memory interface protocol, and database.
- Experiences in scripting languages (Powershell, Linux Shell, Python, UEFI Shell) a plus
- Excellent communication skills
Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.
At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
- Waffle House60
- Aramark18
- Unisys16
- Apple11
- AMD8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Electronics & Hardware10
- Telecommunications3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Retail2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in server engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Proficiency in scripting languages including Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hybrid deployments
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Server Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to infrastructure scale
Server engineer job postings almost always ask about the scale you've operated at. Quantify the number of servers, request throughput, or uptime percentages you've owned. Generic descriptions of past duties won't distinguish you from other applicants.
Highlight OS and hypervisor depth
Many listings specify Linux distributions, Windows Server versions, or hypervisors like VMware and Hyper-V. Match the exact versions and tools named in each posting on your resume so automated screening doesn't filter you out before a human reviews it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists server engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by deployment environment
Server engineer roles split sharply between on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud, and fully cloud-native environments. Narrow your search to the environment you know deepest so your experience reads as directly relevant, not transferable.
Prepare a troubleshooting narrative for interviews
Interviewers for server engineer roles consistently ask you to walk through a real outage or performance degradation you diagnosed and resolved. Prepare two or three specific stories with a clear problem, your diagnostic steps, and the measurable outcome you achieved.
Negotiate by citing on-call scope
Server engineer compensation often includes on-call obligations that vary widely by team. Before accepting an offer, confirm the on-call rotation frequency and incident severity expectations, then factor that into your salary and total-compensation negotiation.
Server Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most server engineers?
The most active employers for server engineers right now are Waffle House, Aramark, and Unisys, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at companies running large-scale on-premises infrastructure alongside cloud migrations.
How many server engineer jobs are remote?
About 46% of server engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure management and automation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to physical data center hardware typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a server engineer?
Start by building a foundation in operating systems administration, networking fundamentals, and virtualization through coursework or self-study. Earn entry-level certifications in Linux administration or cloud platforms to validate those skills. Gain hands-on experience through internships, lab environments, or junior systems administrator roles, then progress toward server-focused positions as your infrastructure troubleshooting depth grows.
Can you get a server engineer job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level server engineer roles exist, and employers hiring for them prioritize demonstrated hands-on skills over years of experience. Build a home lab running Linux, practice with open-source configuration management tools, and document what you've built. Certifications in Linux administration or a cloud platform give hiring managers concrete evidence of your competence when your work history is thin.
What does the server engineer interview process look like?
Most server engineer interviews begin with a recruiter screen covering your infrastructure background and tool experience. A technical phone or video round follows, often involving troubleshooting scenarios or questions about OS internals and networking. Finalists typically complete a practical exercise diagnosing a simulated system problem or reviewing a configuration, followed by a panel conversation with the infrastructure team.
Where can I find and apply to server engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to server engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred environment, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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