Data Center Operations Lead — 24/7 Uptime & Infra

Digital Realty; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Manager Data Center Operations to supervise local data center activities across properties. You’ll oversee engineering operations, construction, and deployment of services while ensuring 24x7 uptime and strict adherence to customer SLAs.

You’ll lead a technical team, coordinate with Sales/Construction/Colocation, and manage maintenance programs and safety compliance in a fast-paced, mission critical environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mission critical data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems.
• Experience with commissioning, testing and operation of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24x7 data center operations to achieve uptime and SLA compliance.
• Supervise construction activity and installations with internal/external teams.
• Witness testing during commissioning and validate documentation.
• Manage data center services provisioning and customer move-ins/turn-ups.
• Direct local installation, maintenance and repair of network infrastructure.

Skills

Data center operations

Construction management

Electrical distribution systems

CMMS/DCIM

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS

DCIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Manager Data Center Operations to supervise local data center activities across properties. You’ll oversee engineering operations, construction, and deployment of services while ensuring 24x7 uptime and strict adherence to customer SLAs.

You’ll lead a technical team, coordinate with Sales/Construction/Colocation, and manage maintenance programs and safety compliance in a fast-paced, mission critical environment.