Data Center Operations Manager

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Infotree Global Solutions Full time
Data Center Operations Manager

As a Data Center Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing workflows, triaging anomalies, and scaling operations within our cutting-edge data center campus. Your technical expertise, coupled with your exceptional attention to detail and analytical mindset, will empower you to identify opportunities for process improvement and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of dedicated data center technicians, focusing on efficiently restoring systems and ensuring seamless production for our clients.
  • Implement global standards and workflows, aligning local data center operations with our strategic vision.
  • Mentor and develop technicians to enhance their operational capabilities and empower them to deliver exceptional results with minimal supervision.
  • Manage server upgrades, integration, automated OS provisioning, and other projects while troubleshooting network, hardware, and Linux OS issues.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation in our global DC knowledge base.
  • Drive process improvements and share best practices to optimize data center operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications for tooling and automation, enabling streamlined deployment, monitoring, and hardware diagnostics at scale.
  • Ensure operational excellence by achieving key metrics and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

Requirements:

  • Possess exceptional knowledge of server hardware, including an in-depth understanding of component and system failures.
  • Exhibit the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within local or geographically dispersed teams.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience in mentoring and guiding a team of technicians.
  • Conduct thorough failure analysis to resolve field issues effectively.
  • Track server fleet health, identifying trends, unknown issues, and validating customer service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Proficient in utilizing IPMI for diagnostics and administering software tools.
  • Experienced in real-time issue resolution during deployment execution.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server OS and WinPE OS administration.
  • Linux PXE services experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of network troubleshooting at Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 is beneficial.
  • Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation.
  • Virtual machine setup and environmental configuration expertise.

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience as a data center technician, showcasing a strong foundation in data center operations.
  • Associate's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • CompTIA A+ or equivalent experience.
  • CompTIA Server+ or equivalent experience.
  • CCENT or equivalent experience.
  • Windows OS experience.
  • CCNA certification is preferred.
  • MCP/MSCE certification is preferred.
  • Scripting experience preferred, specifically in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds when necessary.
  • Proficiency in safely climbing ladders and correctly wearing personal protective gear.
  • Capability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods without loss of productivity.
  • Dexterity to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and perform repetitive movements without reduction in productivity.


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