Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers in North America, Western Europe, and Israel, and has key customer relationships with rapidly growing hyperscale, technology and network customers. In September 2023, Manulife Investment Management acquired a controlling interest in Serverfarm, which will allow the company greater access to capital to accelerate the expansion of its data center portfolio on a worldwide basis. The company is positioned to capture the growing demand for data center capacity that continues to grow globally, fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and companies’ continued transition of data workloads and storage to the cloud.
Serverfarm has integrated innovation, sustainability and digital transformation into its mission and culture. Serverfarm developed in 2009 out of a need in the market to help customers become more efficient as capacity demands and data management challenges grew. The Serverfarm team began purchasing data centers from customers and leasing back the portion they needed. This strategy transitioned the company from a data center real estate owner into a data center developer and operator, resulting in a growing international portfolio of state-of-the- art facilities.
In 2015, Serverfarm developed its award-winning service platform InCommand with the goal of bringing together the three main elements of a data center: real estate, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and the IT environment. This portal-based solution combines people, process, and platform, creating a cloud-like experience for data centers. Serverfarm delivers its sustainable Data Center Managemen t as a Service (DMaas) approach at more than 750 locations across forty-five countries.
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Systems Administrator to join our DCIT (Data Center Information Technology) Team. As a System Admin, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our servers, storage and virtualization infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain virtualization environments using Proxmox and VMware ESX
- Deploy, configure, and monitor storage solutions with TrueNAS, Dell, Seagate and other storage platforms
- Administer and monitor cloud infrastructure using OnApp
- Implement and manage monitoring solutions with Zabbix to ensure system health and performance
- Ensure endpoint security and protection using CrowdStrike
- Centralize and manage logs with Graylog for effective system auditing and troubleshooting
- Support and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring they are secure, up-to-date, and optimized
- Perform routine system audits, backups, and recovery processes
- Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement best practices for system administration
- Respond to system outages and provide timely support to resolve issues
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of experience in system administration or a related role
- Familiarity in managing Proxmox, VMware ESX, and OnApp virtualization platforms
- Knowledge of TrueNAS and other enterprise storage solutions
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Zabbix
- Familiarity with security solutions like CrowdStrike
- Competence in managing centralized log systems like Graylog
- Solid experience with Windows Server and Linux system administration
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Linux) are a plus
Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, medical and dental. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.