Data Center Operations Lead — HPC & Infrastructure

Core Scientific, Inc; Marble (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a Data Center Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and support of high-performance computing infrastructure in a data center. You will manage staff, ensure uptime, enforce procedures, and collaborate with IT, engineering, and research teams for compute-intensive workloads.

The role requires supervisory experience, a solid networking/electrical/ mechanical understanding, and strong communication. On-site work with possible travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4 years of data center experience required.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Good understanding of network, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Proficient with web-based programs; Excel and Word processing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain and network equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Data Center Manager with deployments, decommissions, data center operations, and training of new employees.
• Oversee all aspects of the warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory management, and quality control.
• Assists with Asset Lifecycle Management from arrival to Data Center to RMA retirement.
• Record received inventory and deployment deliveries.
• Manage time off requests and approve timesheets.
• Assist with planning for deployments of client-hosted assets, including validation of capacity, power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
• Assist with labor management for site standup, customer move-in, or decommission activities.
• Assist with goal setting for performance and evolution of the Data Center.
• Define, maintain, and enforce performance metrics in all facets of the Data Center.
• Ensure employees are trained and understand how to complete their jobs.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication within the team and across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Network basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Core Scientific is seeking a Data Center Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and support of high-performance computing infrastructure in a data center. You will manage staff, ensure uptime, enforce procedures, and collaborate with IT, engineering, and research teams for compute-intensive workloads.

The role requires supervisory experience, a solid networking/electrical/ mechanical understanding, and strong communication. On-site work with possible travel is expected.