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Associate Data Center Administrator
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Data Center Operations Associate. The role involves maintaining and supporting the data center computing environment across multiple Purdue campuses, coordinating equipment installation, assisting with monitoring and maintaining facilities systems, and responding to after-hours issues to ensure IT infrastructure support.
Highlights
- Assist in data center operations and perform preventative maintenance under supervision.
- Coordinate equipment installation and cabling in data centers.
- Monitor HVAC, power, and network connectivity to support IT infrastructure.
- Participate in scheduled on-call and emergency response duties.
- Travel between Purdue campuses (West Lafayette, Hammond, Westville, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis) required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field required.
- Minimum one year of experience in data center operations, networking, or mission-critical environment required.
- Basic knowledge of data communications (fiber optics, ethernet, InfiniBand, WANs, VLANs, IP networks) and data center infrastructure preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently with instructions.
- Salary range $54,324 to $57,200 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Associate Data Center Administrator Full Description
Job Summary
This role is an entry-level professional contributor who will participate in the maintenance and day-to-day objectives of the Data Center computing environment across the Purdue system. Working with management and team lead, this position will assist in Data Center operations, help meet objectives, undertake less complex projects and tasks, and assist with monitoring and control of centralized computing services. This will include coordinating equipment installation, physical installation and cabling of data center equipment, and assisting with the operating/monitoring/maintaining/responding to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. This position will also help perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general facilities equipment under direct supervision.
This role will assist with any after-hours issues or emergencies, will help ensure adequate HVAC, power, and network connectivity to maintain required resources in support of IT infrastructure. Position will participate in scheduled on-call and nonscheduled call back as necessary.
The PSC Data Center environment consists of sites across all of Purdue’s campuses, including PWL (West Lafayette), PNW (Hammond, Westville), PFW (Ft. Wayne), PIN (Indianapolis). Travel between these campuses to perform activity will be considered a normal job function and will be required of this position.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field
- One (1) year of experience in a Data Center Operations, Networking, or other mission-critical environment required
- Experience with enterprise and research class computing hardware and software and/or experience with construction projects, working with contractors, vendors, consultants, etc. a plus
Skills Required:
- Basic knowledge of data communications including fiber optics, ethernet, InfiniBand, WANs, VLANs, and IP networks desirable
- Basic knowledge of data center infrastructure
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with peers, vendors, technical resources and manufacturers
- Ability to work independently with instruction
- Comfortable in cooperating with a wide variety of staff, students, contractors, and visitors
- Must possess good organizational and communications skills
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S060 — Job Code #20004077
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $54,324 to $57,200 annually, commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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