The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.
Responsibilities
* Develop back-end services, workflows, and automation which handle fleet management, full server lifecycle (network boot, firmware updates, provisioning of OS, failure detection, erase and decom)
* Develop out-of-band server management tooling in a multi-vendor environment, including state management and telemetry collection
* Write and review code, test changes on hardware, automate testing
* Troubleshoot provisioning, firmware update, and network boot issues end to end
Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in the area of:
* TCP/IP network fundamentals
* Linux systems and server systems management
* Troubleshooting server network boot process from both network and server points of view
* Coding and scripting automation (Python, Go, Rust, Bash, Ruby)
* Automating management of large fleets of server hardware (Redfish, IPMI)
* Proven troubleshooting analytics of server/systems architecture and components
* Kubernetes, Docker, and/or cloud deployment technologies
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required. Experience can be used in lieu of education.
* Linux/TCP/IP certification preferred
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
About Cincinnatus
Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.
Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.
Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.