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Sprout

IT asset lifecycle management, secure disposal

Junior Server Engineer

System AdministrationPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeGarland, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience building or configuring enterprise servers is required.
  • Experience with Dell PowerEdge or similar enterprise hardware platforms is required.
  • Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU hardware and AI server environments is required.
  • Working knowledge of Linux server environments is required.
  • Understanding of RAID configurations, SAS, SATA, NVMe storage technologies, and networking fundamentals is required.
  • Ability to interpret technical build sheets and hardware diagrams is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and hardware diagnostic skills are required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a warehouse, lab, or rack environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Rebuild, refurbish, and configure enterprise-grade servers to customer specifications.
  • Disassemble and reassemble rack-mounted servers, including component replacement and upgrades.
  • Configure AI and GPU-based servers, including Dell PowerEdge platforms and NVIDIA GPU systems.
  • Install and configure GPUs such as A100, H100, and RTX series, high-capacity RAM, NVMe storage, and RAID arrays.
  • Perform BIOS, iDRAC, firmware, and system controller updates.
  • Install and configure operating systems, including Windows Server and Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, RHEL, or CentOS.
  • Configure RAID controllers, storage arrays, and network interfaces.
  • Conduct hardware diagnostics, stress testing, and burn-in testing for validation.
  • Verify GPU recognition, driver installation, and CUDA/NVIDIA software stack configuration.
  • Perform cable management and rack integration.
  • Image systems and apply standardized deployment templates.
  • Document hardware configurations, serial numbers, asset tags, and testing results.
  • Troubleshoot hardware compatibility issues and replace defective components.
  • Follow ESD safety protocols and hardware handling standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on custom AI server builds and performance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s degree in IT or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with AI infrastructure or high-performance computing (HPC) systems is preferred.
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or similar certification is preferred.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, or Hyper-V is preferred.
  • Familiarity with CUDA, NVIDIA drivers, and GPU firmware updates is preferred.
  • Experience performing server refurbishments or asset recovery projects is preferred.

About the Company

Sprout

IT asset lifecycle management, secure disposal

Sprout provides IT asset lifecycle management using web-based tools that can be tailored to each client's service preferences. It aims to improve reporting quality, shorten job processing times, and deliver measurable returns for customers. The company runs an integrated processing network that handles vendor management, logical and physical data sanitization, and brokering of used electronics. It emphasizes strong customer service and strict information protection, helping clients manage IT assets securely and efficiently. By reintegrating assets back into the supply chain, Sprout supports resource conservation. The service simplifies the disposal process from scheduling to reconciling disposed equipment and offers certificates, settlements, and data management solutions. The goal is to help organizations manage their IT assets securely, efficiently, and in a way that creates value while promoting reuse and responsible resource use.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2014

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