Data Center Operations Lead - Drive Reliable Infrastructure

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of engineers and ensure the reliable, secure operation of its data center environments. This role balances technical execution with people development and process discipline.

You will oversee installation, relocation, repair, and asset management, while coordinating with IT teams and third parties to support patient care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years' experience managing Data Center environments.
• Local onsite presence required.
• Effective written and verbal communication at all levels.
• Experience with copper/fiber cabling and installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Data Center engineers.
• Adhere to a continuous improvement methodology.
• Oversee hardware installation, relocation and removal.
• Manage assets, capacity, and documentation across data centers.
• Maintain SOPs and change-management processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams and partners to ensure reliability.

Skills

DC Management

Team Leadership

Networking basics

Hardware installation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HP

Dell

Ciena

Cisco

Arista

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of engineers and ensure the reliable, secure operation of its data center environments. This role balances technical execution with people development and process discipline.

You will oversee installation, relocation, repair, and asset management, while coordinating with IT teams and third parties to support patient care, research, and education.