Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: On-site at the Riverside Data Centre, Riverside, California, United States

Compensation: $40,000–$60,000 per year gross USD; actual compensation depends on local market benchmarks and relevant experience.

Company

Partner One is a long-term investment group that acquires and grows software companies, operating enterprise software businesses whose products support major corporations and governments.

What you will do

• Install, rack, cable, configure, decommission, and provide hands-on support for servers, switches, and other data centre equipment.
• Provide Smart Hands support, including power cycling equipment, checking ports and connections, reseating cables, replacing basic components, and escalating complex issues.
• Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues involving cabling, ports, connections, device status, and Ethernet connectivity.
• Support laptop and end-user device management, including receiving, wiping, preparing, configuring, shipping, and disposing of equipment securely.
• Track IT assets and inventory entering and leaving the data centre, maintain accurate records, and follow documented processes.
• Work with the Data Centre Engineer and IT teams, including teams based remotely, on additional infrastructure and IT tasks.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in on-premises IT environments.
• Understanding of and experience with computer hardware and networking, including IP addresses, switches, network ports, and Ethernet connectivity.
• Confidence working with laptops, desktops, and other IT equipment.
• Interest in learning about servers, networking, and data centre infrastructure.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and documented processes carefully.
• Good organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to ask questions and escalate work outside current knowledge or experience.
• Good communication skills, a helpful service-focused attitude, and ability to collaborate with engineers and IT teams based remotely.

Nice to have

• Data centre experience or exposure, IT help desk, service desk, or desktop support experience.
• Experience installing or replacing computer hardware, troubleshooting basic network issues, or installing and cabling server and network racks.
• Experience with laptop imaging, configuration, device management, or IT asset management.
• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, or ticketing systems such as Jira.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar entry-level IT certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to data centre operations, networking, servers, end-user computing, and IT support across multiple software companies.
• Opportunity to develop practical technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers and taking on increasing responsibility.
• Full-time, on-site work at the Riverside Data Centre.