Senior Data Center Operations Leader

Dayone Data Centers Malaysia II Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDCP/CDCS desirable

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia II Sdn. Bhd. seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day data centre activities and ensure 24/7 uptime across a cluster of sites.

You will mentor staff, coordinate shift handovers, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include maintenance planning, vendor coordination, safety compliance, audits, and collaboration with support teams to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in data centre operations with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, network).
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS or similar are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple data centres within the cluster.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations staff with 24/7 coverage.
• Plan preventative and corrective maintenance with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and up-to-date documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with customer support for smart hands services and query resolution.
• Support Zone Director with strategic initiatives and budget planning.

Skills

Fluent in English

Team leadership

24/7 operations experience

Data centre infrastructure knowledge

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia II Sdn. Bhd. seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day data centre activities and ensure 24/7 uptime across a cluster of sites.

You will mentor staff, coordinate shift handovers, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include maintenance planning, vendor coordination, safety compliance, audits, and collaboration with support teams to deliver exceptional service.