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Systems Architect

Albany, NY · On-site

$241K/yr

This role requires hands-on experience managing multi-server SharePoint farms, configuring enterprise services, supporting business intelligence integrations, performance tuning, troubleshooting ...

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How much do server farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for server farm in the United States is $15.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.34 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Server Farm position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Server Farm role, you need strong technical skills in server hardware, networking, and systems administration, typically supported by a degree in information technology or related certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft certifications. Experience with data center management tools, virtualization platforms (like VMware or Hyper-V), and monitoring systems is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork make candidates stand out in this environment. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring reliable uptime, efficient troubleshooting, and smooth collaboration in large-scale data center operations.

What is a Server Farm job?

A Server Farm job typically involves managing and maintaining large groups of servers used for data storage, cloud computing, or web hosting. Responsibilities may include monitoring server performance, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring network security. Employees in this role may work in data centers, collaborating with IT teams to optimize server efficiency and reliability. Strong technical skills and knowledge of server infrastructure are often required for success in this field.

Do server farms still exist?

Server farms, also known as data centers, continue to exist as essential facilities for hosting and managing large-scale computing infrastructure. They are vital for cloud services, internet hosting, and enterprise IT operations, often requiring skills in network management, hardware maintenance, and security. Despite advancements in cloud computing, many organizations still operate or outsource server farms to support their digital needs.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in a server farm?

In a server farm position, daily tasks often involve monitoring server health, performing routine maintenance, managing hardware upgrades, and responding to system alerts or outages. You may also be responsible for managing backups, implementing security updates, and ensuring all systems meet performance standards. Collaboration with network engineers, IT support specialists, and security teams is common, especially when addressing complex technical issues or rolling out new technologies. The work environment is usually fast-paced and requires being on your feet and occasionally working outside of regular office hours to resolve urgent issues. This hands-on role offers a clear path for learning advanced IT skills and progressing toward specialized system administration or data center management positions.

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Infographic showing various Server Farm job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,808 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Urgent Need- Linux Admin with Strong LSF Knowledge/Experience

Across Borders Management Consulting Group

San Jose, CA

Contractor

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Across Borders Management Consulting Group (ABMCG) Is a Global Technology Solutions Provider.

We create competitive advantage for organizations around the world by implementing customized, end-to-end IT solutions that achieve business success, leveraging IBM, Microsoft and Open Source technologies in a global delivery model. We have a time-tested, proven track record achieved through our consistent investment in the best skills, proper governance models, and strong business acumen.

Driving Competitive Advantage

Our commitment to client success is at the core of our business and we are proud to count Fortune 1000 companies as trusted clients who rely on our breadth of knowledge, skilled consultants, proven experience and Productivity Accelerators to implement their IT vision. In addition to strong technical capability, we have deep domain expertise in various verticals, including Finance and Mortgage, Healthcare, and Retail.

  • Technical Excellence
  • Global Delivery
  • Industry Focus
  • Core Values
Job Description

Role: Linux Admin

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Type: Contract

only W2 candidates can apply

 Responsibilities:

 As a systems administrator, you will be:

  • Working on the server farm infrastructure issues, perform trouble shooting, and assign as needed;
  • Working on user's server farm support request emails and provide support as needed;
  • Provide support on computer server conditions in the server farm and fix host issue as needed;
  • Working on user job status in the server farm and provide control as needed;
  • Generating periodic compute resource utilization report for the server farms and help improve the utilization levels;
  • Producing weekly team status report based on inputs from all team members;
  • Helping review current farm documents and enhance new farm utility features;
  • Working on setting up new DPC area and coordinate with the storage team for storage assignment   for DPC;
  • Working on Vormetric setup and support requests that come in;
  • Attending technical meetings; and
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Qualifications:

Requires 5+ years' work experience in IT Datacenter & Network operations.

The ideal candidate must have good team, organizational and planning skills, as well as stringent time management skills to balance dynamic workloads in a complex and dynamic environment.

  • Knowledge of Linux or Unix systems administration is a must
  • Must have exposure to hardware architectures and experience in troubleshooting
  • Experience with system management tools and client/server environments
  • Basic troubleshooting experience on Cisco, Brocade, HP and/or Arista network configuration and issues
  • Understanding of basics on networks security; past experience with Cisco ASA and PAN a plus
  • Good understanding of load balancing and GSLB concepts
  • Highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to problems
  • Greatly developed problem analysis and critical thinking experience.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Required Skills:

  • LSF, Openlava



Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.