San Diego , California
|Remote
|Contract
San Diego, California
|Remote
|Contract
Join a dynamic remote team supporting capacity planning and deployment work in a fast-paced data center environment. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy coordinating technical infrastructure, documenting critical information accurately, and partnering across teams to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Review, plan, and support the deployment of servers and switches in a data center setting
- Analyze infrastructure and network capacity needs to help guide build and delivery activities
- Capture and validate hostname, IP address, subnet, and DNS-related details for configuration purposes
- Maintain accurate documentation across inventory, automation, and project management systems
- Coordinate with internal engineering teams and global partners to complete assigned work
- Support physical asset audits, including preparation, execution, remediation, and follow-up documentation
- Reconcile audit findings and help ensure inventory records remain accurate and compliant
Skills
- 2+ years of systems engineering or network engineering experience in a professional, data center-focused environment
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including subnetting, IP addressing, DNS records, and leaf-spine topology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete tasks on schedule
- Comfort working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience with data center operations, construction, or general infrastructure workflows
- Familiarity with technical products used in commercial network environments
- Exposure to PowerDNS, Jira, Nlyte, or Google Suite tools
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, support innovation, and help create a welcoming environment for everyone.
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All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.