Datacenter Administrator

Markham, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision servers, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment. Test and troubleshoot server hardware, perform quality assurance, and resolve hardware issues through trouble tickets.

Job details

Job Title: Lab Admin/ Data Center Admin Job Location: Markham, Ontario-Onsite Long Term Contract Note: · Work Type: 100% Onsite; Ready to work on rotation Years of Experience: 5 to 8 yrs Educational Requirements/Qualifications: High school pass out – Minimum Technical Experience: Should know basic computer Hardware asset knowledge Detailed Job Description: - Rack, Build, cable, configure, and provision Servers - Rack, Cable, and Deploy Cisco layer 2 networking equipment - Troubleshoot, test, quality assurance of Server hardware - Professionally resolve hardware issues via trouble ticket - Comfortable lifting weights [ ~50 lbs ] - Can stand for long hours on Ladders - Ready to travel on need basis Operating System Installation – Windows Server, Linux, Unix Has experience in Linux Administration and Linux Commands Has worked in data center labs Cabling knowledge beyond dressing or running cabling, such as confidently comprehending port mapping and ability to know the differences and purposes behind each cable type Understanding of basic hardware troubleshooting and applying logical methods of resolution Rack, cable, and deploy Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment a plus Experience with RAID levels is a plus Web Server and Database installation experience a plus Must be able to work in this country 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, basic computer hardware knowledge, Linux administration and command-line skills, and experience working in data center labs. Candidates must be able to work onsite on rotation, lift approximately 50 pounds, stand on ladders for extended periods, travel as needed, and work in Canada without sponsorship.