Datacenter Administrator

Franklin Fitch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a skilled Data Center Administrator based in Dallas, Texas. The role involves maintaining, optimizing, and securing client data center infrastructure. Candidates should have over three years of experience in a related field, solid knowledge of networking, and proficiency in server management. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative, fast-paced MSP environment

Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies

Career growth in networking, cloud, and advanced infrastructure

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center or systems/network administration role.
• Proficiency with enterprise server environments.
• Solid knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot data center network infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage physical and virtual servers.
• Implement best practices for data center operations.

Skills

Data center network infrastructure

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

Virtualization platforms

CompTIA certifications

Cisco CCNA

Education

3+ years of experience in data center or systems/network administration

CompTIA Network+, Server+, or Security+ certifications

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

SolarWinds

Job description

This range is provided by Franklin Fitch. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/yr - $50.00/yr

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As a Data Center Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our clients’ data center infrastructure — covering network devices, servers (physical and virtual), and storage systems. You will work with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot data center network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)
• Deploy and manage physical and virtual servers (VMware, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux)
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability
• Implement best practices for data center operations, including patch management, backups, and security controls
• Respond to and resolve escalated support tickets
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Maintain documentation of configurations and processes
• Assist in project deployments and migrations for clients

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a data center or systems/network administration role (MSP experience highly preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking (VLANs, routing, VPNs, BGP/OSPF preferred)
• Proficiency with enterprise server environments:
• Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP)
• Linux administration (preferred but not required)
• Virtualization platforms: VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V
• Familiarity with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and backup technologies
• Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work on a rotating on-call schedule and occasional after-hours work for maintenance windows
• CompTIA Network+, Server+, or Security+
• Cisco CCNA or higher
• VMware VCP
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative, fast-paced MSP environment with diverse clients
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Career growth in networking, cloud, and advanced infrastructure
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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