Data Center Operations Manager

October 27

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Vultr

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Cloud Computing • Artificial Intelligence

Vultr is a cloud infrastructure provider offering a wide range of services including compute instances, storage, managed databases, and GPU clusters. The company focuses on providing high-performance and accessible cloud solutions, leveraging both AMD and NVIDIA technologies to power applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and general workloads. Vultr offers services that are designed to be simpler and more cost-effective than major competitors like AWS, GCP, and Azure, with global data center locations to support diverse deployment needs.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of one or more data center sites. • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and uptime requirements. • Manage capacity planning, power and cooling utilization, and rack space availability. • Lead response efforts for incidents impacting data center services. • Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. • Coordinate and execute maintenance and changes to infrastructure. • Manage relationships with third-party vendors for maintenance, equipment, and services. • Supervise on-site contractors for installations, repairs, and upgrades. • Utilize monitoring tools to track environmental, power, and hardware performance. • Identify and escalate potential risks to ensure system reliability and performance. • Maintain accurate records of hardware assets, cabling, and documentation. • Maintain accurate records of hardware inventory and spare parts in stock. • Oversee hardware lifecycle from deployment through decommissioning. • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Recommend and implement efficiency improvements for operations and workflows.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 3–6 years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure management. • Strong knowledge of: • Data center standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute tier levels). • Power and cooling systems (UPS, CRAC units). • Network and server hardware (rack/stack, cabling). • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., DCIM platforms, environmental monitoring). • Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks. • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company-paid premiums for employee only plan + 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums • 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting • Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year • 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take your birthday off • Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year • $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment • Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month • Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month • Company-paid Wellable subscription