Data Center Administrator

athenahealth

. Share responsibility for 24x7 support of data center-specific issues with local team members .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data center operations, including server, storage, and network equipment lifecycle management, troubleshooting hardware issues, and ensuring optimal facility maintenance. Proficient in coordinating with teams and vendors to maintain high standards of data center performance and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Operations ManagementServer Hardware TroubleshootingPower And Cooling Infrastructure UnderstandingLinux Command Line Interface ProficiencyVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Server Lifecycle ManagementHardware TroubleshootingNetwork Equipment MaintenanceData Center Facility MaintenanceCable ManagementEnvironmental Policy EnforcementProblem-SolvingProcess ImprovementRemote Hands SupportInventory Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationSupervisionTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingAttention To Detail

Industry Keywords

Data CenterDell ServerHP ServerPower SystemsCooling SystemsPhysical ConnectivityFacility ManagementTechnical SupportProduction EnvironmentEnvironmental Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Share responsibility for 24x7 support of data center-specific issues with local team members
Manage the lifecycle of servers, storage, and network equipment, including receiving, racking, maintenance, and recycling
Coordinate with operations teams and vendors to ensure equipment operates optimally
Coordinate and execute replacement of failed components
Coordinate, communicate, and supervise facility maintenance
Perform daily facility walkthroughs to check equipment error lights and inventory
Maintain spotless data center, office, and storage spaces
Ensure cable management meets department standards and enforce environmental policies
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, network, and physical connectivity problems
Act as first responder for technical and facility-related issues within the data center
Participate in problem-solving and process-improvement activities related to data center operations
Support high-level planning, design, and documentation projects involving power, cooling, layer 1 networking, and policies
Provide remote hands support for physical server, network, and telecommunications equipment
Establish and maintain relationships with the data center facility manager and team
Contribute to the DCEng knowledge base, documentation, and culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs required
Experience in a production data center environment highly preferred
Understanding of data center power and cooling infrastructure components preferred
Deep understanding of server components and repair preferred
Ability to troubleshoot Dell and HP server hardware, opening support cases with vendors as needed preferred
Basic understanding of power and cooling systems in data environments preferred
Basic understanding of the Linux command line interface preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans, depending on role eligibility
Health and financial benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility supporting work-life balance
Book clubs
External speakers
Hackathons
Learning-focused company culture
Support of an engaged team
Inclusive environment