HPE Hiring Lab Engineer I in Bengaluru | Onsite

Job Overview

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is hiring a Lab Engineer I in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. This full-time role is based onsite and focuses on supporting the company's lab environment, resolving trouble tickets, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting with network and virtualization tasks.

The position requires practical experience configuring Unix or Linux environments and an interest in expanding networking and UNIX knowledge. Candidates should also be able to configure and troubleshoot JUNOS-based routers.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve a high volume of trouble tickets submitted by people across the company.
• Install network equipment and computer equipment in the lab.
• Reinstall software on lab devices when required.
• Add new devices to the lab's database system.
• Diagnose hardware problems and replace faulty equipment.
• Build or modify topologies between devices and document topology changes.
• Build and deploy virtual machines using ESX vCenter.
• Serve as an escalation point for junior lab administrators and help them learn lab processes and practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive lab environment.
• Remove obsolete cabling from racks and audit or correct lab areas that do not meet policy standards.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Hands-on experience configuring Unix or Linux systems.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot JUNOS-based routers.
• Willingness to expand knowledge of networking and UNIX concepts.
• Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues involving lab equipment, software, and hardware.
• Ability to document changes to device topologies and lab configurations.

Virtualization and Lab Environment

• ESX vCenter – Used to build and deploy virtual machines.
• Network and computer equipment – Installation, troubleshooting, and hardware replacement are part of the role.
• JUNOS-based routers – Configuration and troubleshooting are required.
• Device database system – New lab devices must be registered in the system.

Certification and Development

Lab administrators are expected to pursue Juniper certification to build their knowledge of the routers they support. The posting does not specify a particular certification name or completion deadline.

Work Mode and Location

This is a full-time, onsite position at HPE in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The role is designed for work primarily from an HPE office.

Who Should Apply

Candidates with practical Unix or Linux configuration experience, router configuration and troubleshooting skills, and an interest in networking concepts may be suited to this role. Experience with lab equipment installation, software reinstallation, hardware troubleshooting, topology documentation, and virtual machine deployment is relevant to the stated responsibilities.

About HPE

HPE describes itself as an edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on data and applications across environments. The company emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and professional development in its workplace description.

How to Apply

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