Data Center Manager

VeeRteq Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to oversee operations across multiple data centers remotely. This role involves coordinating migrations, decommissioning legacy infrastructure, and ensuring smooth operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, server migrations, and change management processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or coordinating multiple data centers.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including racks, servers, cabling, and power systems.
• Hands-on experience with server migrations, rack decommissioning, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations across multiple data centers remotely.
• Plan and execute rack evacuation and server decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate with internal IT and change management teams for smooth transitions.

Skills

Managing multiple data centers

Understanding data center infrastructure

Hands-on experience with server migrations

Familiarity with network connectivity

Excellent coordination skills

Change management frameworks knowledge

Strong documentation skills

Legacy systems management

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Manager Location: Remote (US) Contract Duration: Long Term Number of Data Centers: 4 5

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to oversee operations across 4 5 data centers. This role involves coordinating with technical teams, managing migrations, decommissioning legacy infrastructure, and ensuring smooth data center transitions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with DC infrastructure, server migrations, connectivity, and change management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operations across multiple data centers remotely.
• Plan and execute rack evacuation and server decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate with internal IT, infrastructure, and change management teams to ensure smooth transitions.
• Oversee server migrations from one data center to another (A B) with minimal downtime.
• Identify, document, and handle legacy/old assets, ensuring proper migration or decommissioning.
• Work closely with on‑site Physical Data Center engineers to execute physical movements and connectivity checks.
• Review and document data center infrastructure, including racks, cabling, power, and network topology.
• Identify and verify network ports, connectivity paths, and firewall rules related to migrations.
• Maintain accurate records of asset inventories, connections, and configurations.
• Ensure all work adheres to established change management processes and documentation standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing or coordinating multiple data centers.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including racks, servers, cabling, and power systems.
• Hands‑on experience with server migrations, rack decommissioning, and asset management.
• Familiarity with network connectivity, port mapping, and firewall configurations.
• Excellent coordination skills to work with remote teams and on‑site technicians.
• Experience working within change management frameworks (ITIL or similar preferred).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage legacy systems effectively.