Data Center System Administrator

Lenovo

Lenovo

IT

Renfrew, UK

Posted on Mar 29, 2026

General Information

Req #
WD00096683
Career area:
Services
Country/Region:
United Kingdom
State:
Renfrewshire
City:
Renfrew
Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew

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Description and Requirements

Lenovo’s Solutions and Services Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Data Center System Administrator to support high‑performance data center environments across customer sites in Scotland. This hybrid role combines on‑site and remote support and focuses on advanced power, cooling, and HPC infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on system administrator with strong customer engagement skills and the ability to operate independently in mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain physical data center infrastructure to ensure reliability, availability, and security
  • Maintain and troubleshoot advanced liquid‑based cooling systems, including manifolds, heat exchangers, pumps, and piping
  • Monitor power, cooling, environmental parameters, and network connectivity using dedicated monitoring systems
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including inspections, testing, and calibration
  • Provide on‑site and remote technical support, troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, and firmware issues
  • Administer operating systems and clusters, including upgrades, patching, and rolling firmware deployments
  • Act as the customer’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC), managing incidents, communication, and progress reporting
  • Produce operational documentation, monthly service reports, and participate in customer service reviews

Position Requirements

  • Professional experience in data center infrastructure, industrial cooling systems, or related technical environments
  • Hands‑on experience with system administration, including OS installation, configuration, and lifecycle management
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware, system software, and infrastructure components in production environments
  • Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies such as chilled water systems, DLC, or equivalent solutions
  • Experience working with Linux operating systems (e.g. SUSE, RHEL, CentOS)
  • Ability to read and work with technical documentation and infrastructure drawings
  • Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally
  • Fluent English language skills (spoken and written); willingness to travel and work in data center environments
What We can offer You:
  • An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity.
  • Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for psychological, legal & financial consultancy​
  • You are joining a company that prioritizes sustainable solutions like CO2 Offset, Asset Recovery Services, and the Lenovo Certified Refurbished portfolio
  • Access to training for personal development - Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees ​
  • Mentorship program
  • and many more...!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew
* United Kingdom
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire
* United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew , * United Kingdom - Renfrewshire - Renfrew

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