Data Center Operations Manager

InMotion Hosting • Ashburn, VA

2d • $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

InMotion Hosting is seeking a driven Data Center Operations Manager to lead our team. The Data Center Operations Manager is a hands-on, working manager position that is responsible for leading our team to ensure server readiness, network maintenance, and inventory of hardware and software necessary for InMotion Hosting and our customers.

Requirements

• 6+ years Linux-based system administration and data center engineering/operations experience.
• Previous leadership experience in a Data Center environment.
• Experience working within a budget and leveraging your resources.
• Experience managing implementation and troubleshooting of an enterprise data center environment
• Exposure to network and storage operations
• Working knowledge and practical experience in increasing technology footprints, ensuring uptime, and working with network, security, and systems engineers to produce quality solutions
• Exposure to HVAC management, power supply, UPS, cooling/heating.
• Willingness to participate in on-call events and rotations.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based virtualization technologies, including LXC, Virtuozzo/OpenVZ and OpenStack.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across multiple data centers and regions committed to providing highly reliable service and strong technical expertise to our customers and coworkers.
• Resolve open issues while ensuring that our uptime is always as high as possible.
• Provide server maintenance including hardware upgrades and replacements in our data centers.
• Ensure RMAs are handled through multiple vendors promptly.
• Mentor and develop staff members both within the systems team and the support team.
• Ensure checks on HVAC pressures, DC temperatures, power utilization, and “Amber checks” for errors are done regularly.
• Conduct training on how to handle the hardware and software portion of Evacs when needed.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and ensure they are done according to company specifications.
• Oversee the ordering and handling of items in all data center locations.
• Provide direction and a point of escalation for data center staff in all locations.
• Ensure documentation is up to date and completed when new projects are pushed out.
• Serve as a point of communication for escalated issues from systems, data center technicians, and all other departments in the event of issues.
• Research the procurement of new data center locations, products, and projects when needed.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
• Customizable 401(k) plans that include company matching
• Reimbursement for tuition, certifications, or professional memberships
• Additional paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Opportunities for professional growth through company programs
• Recognition for your years of service
• Wellness initiatives
• Profit Sharing twice yearly
• The opportunity to lead a team that is essential to the day-to-day of a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed