Job#: 3041725
Job Description:
Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI 4 Days
12+ Month Contract
$35-65/HR
Notes from the MSP:
Seeking an experienced Server Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT organization. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise server infrastructure across a global environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in server hardware, out-of-band management technologies, firmware lifecycle management, automation, and infrastructure engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Experience Required:
Work Location Requirement:
Please note that this position requires candidates to work onsite four (4) days per week at various Ford laboratory locations as needed.
JD:
Server Infrastructure Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Server Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT team. This role requires strong technical expertise in server hardware, out-of-band (OOB) management, firmware operations, automation, infrastructure engineering, and enterprise systems design.
The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, take ownership of complex technical initiatives, provide technical leadership and guidance to peers, and contribute to architecture-level discussions and strategic infrastructure decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Support & Troubleshooting
Provide Global L3 hardware support and perform in-depth root cause and forensic analysis for complex server issues.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for:
Out-of-band (OOB) management technologies including:
HPE iLO
HPE OneView
HPE COM
Dell iDRAC
Dell OpenManage Enterprise
Enterprise server platforms including:
HPE
Dell
Lenovo
Independently resolve complex, cross-system technical issues with minimal oversight.
Automation & Firmware Management
Lead scripting and automation initiatives to streamline server deployment, configuration, and management.
Design and maintain automation solutions using the Redfish API for:
Server discovery
Configuration profile management
BIOS updates
Firmware lifecycle management
Develop and maintain automation using:
Python
PowerShell
Ansible
REST APIs
Guide application owners in automating application testing and certification processes.
Own firmware update methodologies and firmware version management for assigned global server fleet segments.
Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage and firmware management practices across the organization.
Systems Engineering & Testing
Design and deliver resilient server solutions.
Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) testing initiatives.
Manage server and component testing, including:
Planning
Execution
Results analysis
Lead hardware-related projects such as:
SSL certificate deployment across the server fleet
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) initiatives
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve systemic hardware issues while recommending long-term corrective actions.
Documentation & Standards
Create and maintain comprehensive:
OOB management standards documentation
User documentation
Operational procedures
Establish and promote infrastructure best practices.
Contribute to team-wide technical standards.
Review and improve existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Infrastructure Design & Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise server environments and hybrid/cloud infrastructure solutions that support business operations.
Research, design, and implement infrastructure solutions for internal customers, including:
Containerization
Kubernetes orchestration
On-demand scaling solutions
Design and configure secure virtualized environments aligned with enterprise architecture standards, including:
Virtual machines
Virtual networks
Distributed storage systems
SAN
HDFS
SSD-based storage
Contribute technical expertise to enterprise architecture roadmaps and infrastructure blueprints.
Monitoring, Capacity Planning & Optimization
Design, implement, and refine enterprise monitoring solutions using:
Dynatrace
Netcool
Ensure systems are:
Properly configured
Running efficiently
Secure and observable
Monitor and analyze resource utilization, including:
CPU
Memory
Storage
Network traffic
Utilize Dynatrace, Netcool, and related tools to prevent capacity issues and optimize operational costs.
Configure and maintain Dynatrace dashboards to:
Monitor hardware firmware versions
Detect firmware drift from approved versions
Proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
Lead capacity planning efforts based on usage trends, forecasting, and analytics.
Team Development & Leadership
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Required Experience
Experience
10+ years of experience in:
Server Infrastructure
Systems Engineering
Related IT disciplines
Minimum of 5 years supporting enterprise-scale environments.
Education
Hardware Expertise
Server Management
Operating Systems & Networking
Extensive experience with:
Windows Server
Linux Server
Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge, including:
DNS
DHCP
Broadcast domains
Routing protocols
Automation & DevOps
Advanced scripting and automation experience using:
PowerShell
Python
Ansible
Comparable technologies
Experience with:
CI/CD development
Automated server provisioning and builds
REST API integrations
Systems Engineering
Virtualization & Storage
Monitoring & Observability
Leadership & Professional Skills
Demonstrated ability to:
Lead technical projects independently
Mentor team members
Collaborate across technical and business teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience
Architecture & Cloud
Knowledge of:
Microsoft Active Directory
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions
Familiarity with:
Storage systems
Networking infrastructure
Data center facilities
Enterprise systems architecture
Basic cloud computing expertise.
Performance tuning and optimization experience.
Protocols & Security
Knowledge of:
SNMP
SMTP
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) methodologies
Experience with:
SSL certificate management
Security best practices
IT Operations & Management
Experience with ITSM and workflow tools such as:
BMC
ServiceNow
Experience using JIRA for project and workload management.
Knowledge of leveraging AI for:
Automation
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Workflow design
Experience with:
Internal certification testing methodologies
Server test lab management
Server decommissioning processes
Enterprise software license management
Vendor management
Education Requirements
Required
Preferred
Additional Safety Training / Licensing / Personal Protection Requirements
Additional Information
Architecture & Cloud
Protocols & Security
IT Operations & Management
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Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Dearborn, MI, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
July 10, 2026
Pay Range:
$45 - $65 per hour
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