"Data Center Administrator"

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Information Technology

Job Title: Data Center Administrator

Position #: 00839409 – Requisition #: 37662

Job Summary:

Are you driven by the challenge of managing mission-critical infrastructure that supports global research and transformative education? Join the University of Colorado as a Data Center Administrator and take the lead in operating multiple high-performance data center locations that power cutting-edge medical research at the Anschutz Medical Campus, international scientific collaborations, and the academic success of students at both the CU Denver Campus and CU Anschutz Medical Campus. We are seeking a hands-on leader to play a critical role in supporting the daily operations, reliability, and scalability of our data center environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, service-provider-level setting and is passionate about enabling research and education through robust infrastructure. You'll work closely with network engineers, researchers, and IT professionals to ensure our systems meet the evolving demands of higher education and global discovery.

• Work on multiple campus entities in providing service across all CU campuses
• Support the robust electrical/HVAC/security facilities of CU's newest data center environment
• Support and maintain the physical layer data network of the data center environments
• Spearhead new technologies in maintaining a robust security awareness surrounding the data center environments
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis investigations for incidents involving the data center environments

Work Location: Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Information Strategy and Service (ISS) is a large department that encompasses the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Security and IT Compliance (ISIC), and Information Data Empowerment and Analytics (IDEA). In Information Strategy and Services (ISS) we emphasize six key principles that connect our teams and ensure our success: Curiosity, Compassion, Collaboration, Commitment, Competence, and Confidence. In OIT we value our team members and strive to achieve work life balance, inclusivity, and a FUN working environment.

We improve lives by enabling our University mission of education, research, healthcare, and community engagement through information technology services. We facilitate collaboration, improve data integrity, increase secure access to information and technology, and provide exceptional customer-centric service using our skills, talents, and passions.

Active investment in our culture and our people is foundational in developing and delivering service excellence. To cultivate a people centric workplace, we invest in inclusive leadership, prioritize learning and development, provide training to supervisors, communicate in monthly town halls and annual summits, focus on employee wellness, offer flexible work arrangements, and more.

Why work for the University?

At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, you'll be part of a nationally recognized institution at the forefront of health innovation and technology. With multiple prestigious national designations, including as a top-tier academic medical center and a hub for cutting-edge research. CU Anschutz offers IT professionals the opportunity to support groundbreaking work that transforms healthcare and improves lives. Join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your skills make a real impact. Here, your work matters.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, additional insurance, retirement 401(a) Plan, paid time off, tuition benefit, ECO Pass, and more.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, Education, or a closely related field. Substitution: 4 years of professional or high-level technical/facilities work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. Or an associate's degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Professional: 1-2 years of relevant experience in facilities management, power systems, networking, server administration, or data center technical support.
• Senior: 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Principal: 3-5 years of experience managing a data center environment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Data Center specific certifications such as Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)
• Relevant MEP or IT Network certifications
• Previous Data Center management or technical experience
• Experience working in higher educational Data Center environments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience in data center management and operations
• Understanding of data center infrastructure and network technologies
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with budget management and financial planning
• Proficiency with data center management tools and software
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and power distribution systems
• Hands-on experience with network and server hardware
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please be advised that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences, Resume, and Three to five professional references. Questions should be directed to: ISS Human Resources at iss-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 8, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range for this position has been established as: Professional: $68,000 - $80,000; Senior: $81,000 - $100,000; Principal: $100,000 - $130,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Background Check Statement: The University conducts background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.