WEKA · 2 weeks ago
Data Center Administrator
WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company focused on AI infrastructure and trusted by major enterprises. The Data Center Administrator will manage a large-scale compute and storage environment, ensuring operational efficiency and security while collaborating with various teams to automate environments for customer success.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageData CenterData ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Rack, cable, and physically maintain servers, storage, and networking hardware
Install, upgrade, and replace NIC cards, memory, and other hardware components
Build and scale compute and storage clusters to support high-performance workloads
Maintain detailed physical inventory and ensure adherence to cabling and racking standards
Manage, monitor, and maintain 500+ Linux servers across Dell, Supermicro, and Lenovo hardware
Administer and support container environments with Docker
Deploy, configure, and maintain NetBox (asset inventory) and LibreNMS (network monitoring)
Automate server provisioning, patching, and maintenance tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python
Operate and troubleshoot Cato VPN infrastructure for secure remote access
Manage Cisco Meraki and NVIDIA Cumulus SN2700 Ethernet switches
Maintain and optimize Quantum InfiniBand fabrics for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads
Design, configure, and troubleshoot VLANs, Ethernet, and InfiniBand networks
Deploy and manage Weka clusters across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, OCI)
Perform cloud cost analysis and implement infrastructure monitoring to optimize spend and performance
Ensure uptime, scalability, and reliability of HPC and hybrid cloud workloads
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience in data center operations, Linux systems, and network infrastructure
Proven track record managing large-scale server environments and high-performance compute (HPC) clusters
Strong background in network monitoring, automation, and hybrid cloud environments
Preferred
Experience with physical data center operations (rack/stack, cabling, hardware upgrades)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401(K)
Flexible Time off (FTO)
Sick time
Leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws
Company
WEKA
WEKA is a global data platform company that delivers a cloud-native, software-based data platform for AI & next-generation workloads
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$415.1MKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersGeneration Investment ManagementHitachi Ventures
2024-05-15Series E· $140M
2022-11-15Series D· $135M
2021-08-20Series C· $73.1M
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