Datacenter Administrator

ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision servers, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment in a data center lab. Install operating systems, test and perform quality assurance on server hardware, and resolve hardware issues through trouble tickets.

Job details

Lab Admin / Data Center Admin – Linux Work Location: Markham, Ontario Work Type: 100% Onsite Schedule: Ready to work on rotation Experience: 5–8 years Technical Experience Basic computer hardware and asset knowledge Linux Administration and Linux commands Data center lab experience Operating System installation – Windows Server, Linux, Unix Cabling knowledge beyond dressing or running cabling, including: Understanding port mapping Understanding the differences and purposes of each cable type Basic hardware troubleshooting and applying logical methods of resolution Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision servers Rack, cable, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment Troubleshoot, test, and perform quality assurance of server hardware Professionally resolve hardware issues through trouble tickets RAID levels experience is a plus Web Server and Database installation experience is a plus Job Responsibilities Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision servers. Rack, cable, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment. Troubleshoot and test server hardware. Perform quality assurance of server hardware. Resolve hardware issues through trouble tickets. Perform operating system installations for Windows Server, Linux, and Unix. Work with data center lab environments. Handle cabling, port mapping, and different cable types. Apply logical troubleshooting methods to resolve hardware issues. Additional Requirements Comfortable lifting approximately 50 lbs. Able to stand for long hours and work on ladders. Ready to travel on an as-needed basis. Must be able to work in Canada without sponsorship. Must be willing to learn quickly, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 5–8 years of experience, Linux administration and command-line knowledge, data center lab experience, and familiarity with computer hardware, cabling, port mapping, and operating system installations. Candidates must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, stand for long periods, work on ladders, travel as needed, work in Canada without sponsorship, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.