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# Data Center Administrator

- **Company:** The Space Inc.
- **Location:** Los Angeles County, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, CompTIA Network+, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Linux, Microprocessors, Event Logging, Networking Hardware, Windows Servers, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Computer Network Operations, Comptia Server+, Information Technology, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-center-administrator-hawthorne-ca--fc85d556-c5fa-47e1-8249-f98e7aa04fe1

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Network Operations Center, Systems Administration/Management, Best Practices, Hardware Architecture, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Data Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Network Administration/Management, * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ year of data center experience; OR 3+ years of data center experience in lieu of a degree.

 * Professional experience working in a data center or with IT hardware.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Certifications related to IT infrastructure such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP.
 * Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM), including tools to monitor, measure, manage, and/or control data center utilization.
 * In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.
 * Extensive experience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment.
 * Linux and Windows OS system administration experience.
 * Power and data center cooling capacity planning experience.
 * Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.
 * Experience working with multiple vendor hardware architectures.
 * Experience working with server management tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC and Dell iDRAC.

## Description

* Resolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents in multiple data centers.
 * Manage complete lifecycle for data center hardware, including deployment, operation, and decommission.
 * Physically rack and cable data center equipment.
 * Track and logically organize the physical storage of incoming data center equipment.
 * Perform quality assurance testing and resolve recurring issues.
 * Schedule and track hardware maintenance tasks.
 * Update port maps and rack layouts and create operational procedures.
 * Monitor the environmental conditions and power/cooling systems of a data center to ensure they are optimum for servers, switches, storage arrays, and other devices.
 * Run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.
 * Upgrade internal system components, including CPUs, memory, and storage.
 * Setup and operate common Linux and Windows servers.
 * Document processes and keep event logs.
 * Work with the purchasing department on the procurement of new data center equipment.