Senior Data Center Asset Management Engineer

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

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.

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