Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer

Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer Full-time

Workplace Type:

Onsite

Career Track & Grade:

IC3/8

Department:

Engineering Company Description LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun - where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is on-site, meaning it will be performed in the specified office on a full-time basis due to the business needs of the team. This role will be based in Manassas, Virginia. We are seeking a Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data center asset management processes across our data center fleet. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, and operational excellence across the full hardware lifecycle—from procurement through decommissioning. What You'll Do Asset Management & Operations Lead end-to-end asset lifecycle management across procurement, receiving, inventory, deployment, and decommissioning Ensure accurate asset tracking, tagging, and system-of-record integrity across all data center environments Drive operational efficiency through scalable processes, automation, and continuous improvement Oversee physical stock room organization, implementing optimized storage layouts and rigorous accountability protocols to ensure 100% physical to system accuracy Governance, Risk & Compliance Design and implement policies, controls, and standards to ensure asset security, compliance, and audit readiness Partner with Finance, Security, and Compliance teams on reporting, audits, and asset accountability Maintain strong chain-of-custody practices for all hardware, including data-bearing devices Supply Chain & Vendor Management Partner with sourcing and vendors to optimize hardware supply chain, inventory strategies, and logistics Drive vendor performance through clear KPIs, SLAs, and operational standards Support supplier onboarding, contract execution, and supply allocation planning Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with engineering, data center operations, sourcing, and legal teams to align on business objectives Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and lead resolution efforts across stakeholders Serve as a point of escalation for asset-related issues impacting operations Program & Systems Ownership Lead asset-related programs including retrofits, decommissions, and new site readiness Own asset management tools and systems, driving enhancements and adoption Develop dashboards and reporting to track performance, compliance, and operational health

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field 3+ years in hardware supply chain, asset management, procurement, or vendor management Experience with procurement, incident management, and asset management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of relevant experience in a technology or data center environment Experience with ITIL frameworks and platforms such as ServiceNow IAITAM/CITAM or similar certification Proven experience scaling operations in complex, cross-functional environments Strong program and project management skills

Suggested Skills:

Vendor management Data Center Operations Hardware Asset Management You will Benefit from our

Culture:

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels. LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $106,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits. Additional Information Equal Opportunity Statement We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a Reasonable Accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us and describe the specific Accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Fill out an Accommodation request here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b660a0327d044969abfd7a4e73d15c36 Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to: Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you Having interviews in an accessible location Being accompanied by a service dog Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance ​ Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Transparency Policy Statement ​ As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates ​ Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal. I'm interested I'm interested Privacy Notice