Server Lifecycle Engineer

Title:Server Lifecycle engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: FTE
Compensation: $70-100k
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Server Lifecycle Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Execute server decommissioning workflows including wiping, powering off, and coordinating with Infrastructure Operations for de-racking as appropriate

• Manage server repurposing by coordinating with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering to assign servers to new workloads and customers

• Perform firmware updates on repurposed and transitioning servers in coordination with assignment changes

• Coordinate and execute server migrations including OS upgrades and platform transitions

• Manage inactive server inventory, identifying servers that need lifecycle action and routing hardware issues to the Hardware/Infrastructure team

• Handle deeper lifecycle management tasks beyond initial server onboarding, including capacity reclamation and fleet optimization

• Develop and refine runbooks, standard operating procedures, and documentation for all lifecycle workflows

• Maintain accurate records of decommissioning, repurposing, and migration activities including validation and handoff documentation

• Collaborate across teams to ensure clean handoffs and clear ownership throughout the server lifecycle

• Respond to lifecycle-related incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews when decommissioning or migration work impacts production

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in a production environment

• Strong working knowledge of bare-metal server hardware, including BIOS, BMC/IPMI, and common server troubleshooting workflows

• Familiarity with server decommissioning processes including secure disk wiping and power management procedures

• Comfortable with shell scripting or at least one general-purpose scripting language such as Python for automation of lifecycle tasks

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with experience working across Sales, Customer Success, and Infrastructure Operations teams

• Demonstrated experience operating in a 24/7 production environment with clear written communication

• Strong diagnostic instincts with the ability to distinguish hardware faults from platform faults and route issues appropriately

• Prior experience at a cloud provider, hosting company, or large-scale infrastructure operator is a strong plus

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.