Data Center Administrator

Job title: Data Center Administrator in Dallas, TX at Cloudera Company: Cloudera Job description: Business Area: ITSeniority Level: Mid-Senior levelJob Description:At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.We’re looking for a highly motivated Data Center Administrator to serve as the hands-on presence in our Dallas colocation facility. In this role, you will be the sole administrator on-site, responsible for the physical health, maintenance, and lifecycle management of our data center infrastructure. You’ll collaborate remotely with a globally distributed Infrastructure and Networking team and act as the local owner for a critical production environment.This is a hands-on, independent role that requires both technical competence and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. You’ll be expected to take initiative, manage your own priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.Work ScheduleStandard business hours, Monday–Friday, on-siteOccasional nights/weekends for planned maintenance or emergency support (comp time provided)Participation in a rotating daytime-only on-call scheduleOccasional travel may be required for team meetings, training, or major upgrade projects at other data center locations or corporate offices (typically up to a few times per year)As a Data Center Administrator you will:Rack, stack, and cable servers, network gear, and related hardwareSwap disks, RAM, and other components as neededCoordinate and perform upgrades, retrofits, and warranty repairsRun and manage remote console tools (iDRAC/IPMI) for diagnostics and remote troubleshootingHandle incoming/outgoing hardware shipments and maintain proper chain of custodyAct as primary point of contact for hardware issues and physical access needsTriage and remediate hardware faults using vendor tools and diagnosticsOpen and manage warranty support cases directly with hardware vendorsCoordinate and perform planned maintenance and emergency responses, occasionally outside business hours (comp time provided)Maintain accurate records of hardware inventory and rack-level layout using DCIM toolsEnsure all systems are correctly labeled, tracked, and documentedParticipate in a shared daytime-only on-call rotation for physical incident responseMaintain high standards around uptime, handling production equipment with appropriate careWork closely with remote infrastructure engineers, network engineers, and application owners to support installs and changesProactively identify opportunities to improve the environment and suggest operational improvementsGrow your Linux skills by assisting with installs and basic diagnostics (e.g., running sar, reviewing logs)Support imaging and build automation efforts; familiarity with PXE boot or automated provisioning is a plus​We're excited about you if you have:Prior hands-on experience working in a data center or similar physical IT environmentStrong comfort level working independently in an on-site role with minimal direct supervisionAbility to safely and confidently rack servers, manage cabling, and perform part replacementsExperience using remote console tools (e.g., iDRAC, IPMI) and maintaining accurate hardware documentationComfortable participating in scheduled maintenance work outside business hours on occasionBasic experience with Linux diagnostics or administration and an eagerness to grow in that areaExposure to imaging or automated provisioning workflows (PXE, Kickstart, etc.)Familiarity with hardware lifecycle support processes (RMA, vendor coordination)Any relevant certifications (CompTIA A+, Linux+, Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, hardware vendor certs, etc.) are a plus but not requiredWhat you can expect from us:Generous PTO PolicySupport work life balance withFlexible WFH PolicyMental & Physical Wellness programsPhone and Internet Reimbursement programAccess to Continued Career DevelopmentComprehensive Benefits and Competitive PackagesEmployee Resource GroupsCloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.#LI-SZ1#LI-ONSITE Expected salary: Location: Dallas, TX Apply for the job now! Apply for this job