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Systems Administrator

TEKsystems
$30.00 - $48.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Irving
Apr 04, 2026
Description IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO OPENINGS FOR THIS POSITION. (1) traditional Monday - Friday shift, begins anywhere from 8am - 10am. (2) Sunday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 9:30pm Here is the relevant feedback that will help your search. They need someone who can hit the ground running, they will not have the time to train someone. They prefer someone with enterprise experience who is used to a faster pace and higher demand. They need actual systems admin experience (has installed a server, has been a point of escalation for the team). They need to be prepared to speak to everything on their resume. The System Admin / "Data Center Technician II"'s main responsibility is to perform intake for various data center work orders, review requirements, discern the appropriate action steps, and implement the necessary infrastructure upgrades using industry expertise. This role keeps current with industry standards, growth, and changes in technology. This is a 24/7, 100% on campus position and requires flexibility and willingness to cover shifts of any hour with short notice. Infrequent travel to remote facilities may be required. Additionally, this position may be scheduled to work during off-hours that may fall outside of normal business hours or during the weekend, specifically Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and periodically assigned after-hour support and availability to receive pages 24-7. As our ideal candidate, you will have three (3) years of job-related experience; data center related experience is a plus. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, understand data center operations, enjoys working in a team and is a great fit within our group. JOB DUTIES Monitors and responds to failures including those related to power, hardware, network, and facilities. Analyzes system events/alerts and diagnoses potential root causes. Utilize elevated access and sound judgement during remediation processes. Responds to system hardware issues by applying diagnostics, troubleshooting, testing, and reimplementation. Carries out shipping/receiving duties to maintain accurate inventory control and asset tracking. Conducts issue tracking and responds to incidents in a timely manner. Runs cable as specified in work orders, often including Fiber and Ethernet. Assists with project initiatives and collaborates with other technicians and engineers. Assists with the auditing and verification of data center equipment and operations. Interacts with clients via written communication and phone and showcases high quality customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Junior-level systems admin role Strong hardware exposure: Rack and stack Server builds Cabling (but not cable-only roles) More reactive and ticket-driven Primarily hardware-focused 2-3 years of experience ideal Primarily Windows (80%), some Linux Hardware responsibilities: Racking and stacking Server installs Not looking for cable-only technicians Work breakdown: 40-50% hardware installs ~25% projects and operational support Remainder focused on collaboration and soft skills Team model: Each team member owns specific tools/applications (their "babies") Environment scale: ~3,000 physical servers ~400-500 virtual servers 13,000 sq. ft. data center Work is 100% onsite (5 days/week) Primary location: Las Colinas (QTS data center - dedicated suite) Some travel to: DR site (Fort Worth) Data centers on campus (Dallas) Skill diversity is valued: Scripting (PowerShell preferred but not required) Linux-heavy backgrounds welcome MSP backgrounds highly valued Explicitly not looking for cabling-only profile This person will be expected to be experienced in the tech 1 skills as well. Please see below. Tech 1 - Server NOC / Monitoring "Eyes on glass" monitoring Evaluate and identify problems Minimal hardware work Skills* Data center Top Skills Details Data center Additional Skills & Qualifications Team Overview & Culture The Data Center team currently has 4 open positions. They have been receiving many cable technician candidates, which do not fit these roles. These are not pure data center technician roles; they require both hardware and software skills. Culture is critical at UT Southwestern: oStrong communication skills oProfessionalism oAbility to clearly explain and defend what's on their resume Management Philosophy No micromanagement Looking for self-driven individuals Not interested in people who only work from a checklist Preference for jack-of-all-trades skill sets: oSystems oNetworking oLight project management Once that foundation exists, they look for additional depth, such as application experience Titles are not a major focus Broader IT Organization Context ~800 people in the department Deep expertise across teams: oServer admins (Windows & Linux) oNetworking (60+ people) oApplications, databases, SharePoint Data Center team acts as the intersection between business and IT Requires strong "glue" personalities who can communicate across groups Example use case: onboarding an application requiring 20 servers Top performers often come from MSP backgrounds due to broad exposure and people skills Uses an older open-source tool called Zion Job Type & Location* This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.