Data Center Operations Lead

Apex Systems; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

ESPP & 401K with company match

HSA Health Savings Account

EAP with counseling sessions

Discount programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Data Center Operations Lead to work 100% onsite in Childress, TX, supporting daily data center activities and collaborating with a client team.

The role requires strong technical skills with Dell PowerEdge hardware, iDRAC, and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), plus experience in large server environments and BIOS lifecycle management. Background checks and 50 hours of training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with PowerEdge hardware environments.
• Hands-on experience with server management and BIOS lifecycle tasks.
• Ability to operate in a strict onsite data center setting.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day data center activities on site.
• Walk the data center to identify issues and alert the customer.
• Escort dispatched field engineers when needed.
• Manage parts through LOIS system with on-site training.
• Document environment details: serials, elevations, runbooks.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the customer (power/cooling).
• Perform BIOS lifecycle tasks and user/patch updates.
• Coordinate with technical support for break/fix scheduling.
• Update software versions as directed by the customer.

Skills

PowerEdge Rack/Tower

iDRAC

RHEL OS

Ubuntu OS

Large server env

Tools

LOIS system

Job description

Job#: 3049324

Job Description:

Data Center Operations Lead

Location:

Childress, Texas (100% onsite)

Role Overview

This is an onsite role to support day-to-day activities in a data center. The position involves working at a client site alongside and requires a mix of technical skills, strong customer service skills and the ability to function as a technical site coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day data center activities.
• Proactively walk the data center throughout the day, watching for and alerting the customer of any issues such as amber lights or "hot" doors.
• Escort dispatched field engineers when applicable.
• Manage parts through the LOIS system, with training provided onsite.
• Maintain documentation of the environment, including serial numbers, elevations, and runbooks.
• Coordinate with the customer for maintenance activities such as power, cooling, and containment wall maintenance.
• Perform BIOS lifecycle management, including adding users and patching.
• Triage with technical support for scheduling break/fix activities.
• Work at the direction of the customer team to update versions as needed.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• PowerEdge Rack/Tower experience.
• iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) experience.
• RHEL and Ubuntu OS experience.
• Experience working in a larger server environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PowerEdge XE server experience.

Additional Requirements

• The candidate must be willing and committed to working 100% onsite at the customer location five days a week. This is an onsite-only role with no remote or travel-based options.
• A background check and drug screen are required.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete 50 hours of training.

Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• a corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

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Contact and Address

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