How to hire a data center analyst

How to hire a data center analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step data center analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a data center analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new data center analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the data center analyst you need to hire. Certain data center analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A data center analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, data center analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents data center analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Data Center Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Center Analyst	Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.	$20-42
   Network Technician	A network technician is responsible for system malfunction diagnosis and troubleshooting operations. Network technicians duties' include repairing damaged system components, analyzing computer systems and blueprints, installing network connections, and upgrading accessories for efficient operations... Show more	$24-44
   Systems Support Engineer	Systems support engineers are information technology professionals who are responsible for building and maintaining the IT infrastructure of an organization. They are required to provide network administration and technical support to identify complex problem issues and come up with solutions to solve them... Show more	$29-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Escalate
   • Data Analysis
   • SQL
   • Linux
   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Unix
   • Asset Management
   • Data Centers
   • Technical Support
   • SAN
   • DNS
   • Windows Server
   • Azure

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and administrate DCIM tool (nlyte SQL base database).
   • Manage problems dispatch by systems support analysts (NOC group).
   • Lead a team to design and implement a Linux base domain controller and web base ticket submission system.
   • Implement and manage a centralize hardware management and provisioning system.
   • Monitor IBM mainframe network UNIX and Linux systems operations.
   • Provide support to the NOC as needed.

   More data center analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your data center analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A data center analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, data center analysts' average salary in wisconsin is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level data center analysts 51% less than senior-level data center analysts.
   • Certifications. A data center analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a data center analyst's salary.

   Average data center analyst salary

   $61,669yearly

   $29.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data center analyst salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average data center analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$73,290	$35
   2	Louisiana	$69,559	$33
   3	Massachusetts	$65,675	$32
   4	Georgia	$65,297	$31
   5	Texas	$65,007	$31
   6	Pennsylvania	$64,263	$31
   7	District of Columbia	$63,776	$31
   8	Utah	$62,579	$30
   9	Rhode Island	$62,230	$30
   10	New York	$61,199	$29
   11	North Carolina	$60,028	$29
   12	Ohio	$59,911	$29
   13	Iowa	$59,638	$29
   14	Florida	$59,590	$29
   15	Nevada	$59,376	$29
   16	New Jersey	$57,032	$27
   17	Maryland	$56,362	$27
   18	Arizona	$56,289	$27
   19	Virginia	$56,261	$27
   20	Missouri	$54,622	$26

   Average data center analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$114,222	$54.91	610
   2	Microsoft	$102,051	$49.06	185
   3	Altra Industrial Motion	$98,428	$47.32
   4	Apple	$97,932	$47.08	153
   5	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$93,470	$44.94	102
   6	McKinsey & Company Inc	$90,229	$43.38	54
   7	Ensono	$77,727	$37.37	4
   8	Edward Jones	$77,642	$37.33	9
   9	Tesla	$75,567	$36.33	1
   10	Amazon	$74,685	$35.91	901
   11	Ernst & Young	$71,396	$34.33	1,114
   12	UofL Hospital	$70,116	$33.71	1
   13	Five Below	$68,109	$32.74
   14	Equinix	$67,803	$32.60	23
   15	Concord Hospital	$66,768	$32.10	4
   16	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital	$66,507	$31.97	117
   17	UBS	$65,406	$31.45	12
   18	National Grid plc	$65,101	$31.30	1
   19	Salesforce	$64,629	$31.07	26
   20	Ferguson Enterprises	$64,081	$30.81	10

4. Writing a data center analyst job description

   A data center analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a data center analyst job description:

   Data center analyst job description example

   Performs a wide variety of data compilation synthesis, extrapolation and analysis functions related to preparation of complex meaningful timely and accurate reports. Interacts with a large and complex databases of information. Data may be related to quality finance and budgeting staffing or demographics. Suggestions are made to enhance departmental needs related to systems and data collection
   Complex data analysis is completed for a defined area department or group Performs data support functions Extracts data for reports Provides front line support for user systems Provides support to work area operations Maintain and develop the department's web presence including static informational pages, interactive surveys and additional resources as required. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $29.54 - $47.26 Hourly
   
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
   Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, IT or related field required Experience: Experience: 3 years relevant experience performing data analysis, extraction, and systems interface
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS
   This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
   
   COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
   
   Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
   
   The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right data center analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your data center analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit data center analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit data center analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview data center analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new data center analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect data center analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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