Data Center System Administrator

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$67,400–$103,270 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Data Center System Administrator is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server, storage, and networking hardware. They serve as the primary on-site technical resource to ensure infrastructure reliability through proactive maintenance and hardware repairs.

Job details

WHY WORK AT LENOVO We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Systems Administrator in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada to provide hands-on support for mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of server, storage, networking, and GPU/CPU hardware environments. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on-site technical resource, ensuring infrastructure availability, reliability, and performance through proactive maintenance, hardware upgrades, break-fix support, and coordination with Lenovo engineering and third-party vendors. Key Responsibilities * Install, configure, and support server, storage, networking, and GPU/CPU infrastructure. * Perform hardware break-fix activities, component replacements, and preventative maintenance. * Perform hardware integration and validation testing for newly installed systems. * Rack, stack, cable, label, and document new equipment deployments. * Perform replacement of failed components, including: * GPUs * CPUs * DIMMs/Memory * Power Supplies * Network Adapters * Storage Drives * Motherboards * Cooling Components * Respond to hardware alerts and critical incidents in accordance with service level agreements. * Execute firmware, BIOS, and software updates in accordance with Lenovo best practices. * Manage support cases with Lenovo engineering and third-party vendors, tracking issues through resolution. * Participate in technical review meetings and provide infrastructure status updates. * Coordinate maintenance activities and planned outages with customers and support teams. * Maintain accurate documentation related to hardware, configurations, upgrades, and repairs. Required Qualifications * Experience supporting enterprise data center hardware environments. * Strong knowledge of servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and GPU/CPU infrastructure. * Hands-on experience with hardware installation, troubleshooting, break-fix, and component replacement. * Familiarity with firmware management, system upgrades, and preventative maintenance. * Experience working with vendor support organizations and managing technical escalations. * Basic Linux administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, or SUSE). * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) or clustered environments. * Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU-based systems and high-speed networking technologies. Additional Locations: * Canada - British Columbia (Mobile) PAY TRANSPARENCY The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 67,400–103,270 CAD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com GENERAL INFORMATION Req # WD00104716 Career area: Services Country/Region: Canada State: Quebec City: Montreal Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Working time: Full-time Additional Locations: * Canada - British Columbia (Mobile)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have hands-on experience supporting enterprise data center hardware environments and basic Linux administration skills. Proficiency in hardware break-fix, firmware management, and vendor coordination is required for this role.