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Lead Data Center NOC Engineer

Armada
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
25 days ago
Department
R&D - Customer Experience
Salary
$144,715 – $180,890
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years experience in NOC, data center, or infrastructure operations
  • Demonstrated experience leading incidents or technical shifts
  • Strong hands-on experience with DCIM/BMS platforms (Distech, Schneider, RadixIOT)
  • Advanced L2/L3 networking troubleshooting experience
  • Solid understanding of power, cooling, and monitoring systems
  • Ability to interpret electrical one-lines and network diagrams
Nice to have
  • Certifications: CCNA, JNCIA, CDCTP, CDCP, or equivalent
  • Experience with edge/remote connectivity (VSAT, LTE/5G, Starlink)
  • Familiarity with Linux/Windows server environments
  • Basic scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
What the job really is

The Lead Data Center NOC Engineer at Armada is responsible for providing technical leadership and operational ownership in modular, edge, and distributed data center environments. This role includes leading incident response, mentoring NOC staff, and ensuring the uptime of critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, and networking systems. The engineer will also monitor and troubleshoot physical infrastructure and networking operations, while collaborating with engineering and product teams to improve operational reliability.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 14 paid company holidays per year
Things to weigh
  • Remote work is available, but the Greater Seattle Area is strongly preferred
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or training programs
  • The role requires shift work and on-call rotations, which may affect work-life balance
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