Datacenter Manager
About The Position
Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Simply put, Vultr is committed to providing businesses worldwide with the best price-to-performance of any cloud computing platform. Our global reach of data centers and strategic new partnerships provide the foundation to maximize the impact of our existing services, new product improvements, and releases, which in turn, is a catalyst for your own success. Vultr is taking flight, and this is your opportunity to leave your mark on the future of Cloud Infrastructure! Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Datacenter Manager to lead our team in Piscataway. The ideal candidate is motivated and experienced. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require experience in leading a team in a datacenter environment. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.
Requirements
- At least 5 years in the leadership and the management of a a tier 3 or tier 4 production data center environment.
- Thorough knowledge of common data center power, cooling, and connectivity technologies and operations procedures.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting network equipment and fiber optics connections.
- Ability to diagnose and repair server hardware issues along with experience in working with hardware vendors on RMA and in warranty issues.
- Self-motivated, reliable, responsible.
- Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize effectively.
- Superb communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with technical project management and Linux a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of data center technicians in the Piscataway, NJ data center location. Ensure efficient operation and optimal use of resources by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and managing workload distribution.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to team members while ensuring that operational KPIs are met.
- Proactively work to improve and refine processes and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the site and the team.
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining servers, switches, rack PDUs, cabling, and related company owned data center infrastructure.
- Respond to alerts, alarms, and service tickets related to data center operations, outages, or performance degradation.
- Investigate and diagnose problems, coordinate resolution efforts, and escalate issues to higher-level support teams or management if necessary.
- Enforce security policies and procedures to protect data center assets, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Work with facility staff to address any issues with building infrastructure and coordinate delivery of any new services that we obtain from the site.
- Create and maintain documentation of DCIM, data center configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
- 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
- Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company paid Wellable subscription
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
