Data Center Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

SPECTRUM; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Spectrum is hiring a Manager, Data Center, to lead a skilled team responsible for the reliable operation of critical infrastructure in our data centers. You will guide installation, maintenance, and facility support, ensuring safety and efficiency across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and monitoring systems.

The role requires 6+ years in data center or related hands-on work and 2+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 6+ years of data center or related hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Certifications related to optical transport, critical infrastructure, or data center operations.
• Trade/apprenticeship training or discipline-specific licenses/certifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to maintain safety, reliability, and efficiency of Spectrum’s network and facility systems.
• Guide and empower a team handling installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure cabling, equipment installation, power, cooling, and environmental systems meet corporate standards and engineering practices.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, operational checks, testing, and documentation to support compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage upgrades and support activities for critical infrastructure, including power, HVAC, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and vendors to support facility projects, equipment installations, and expansions.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, resolve operational issues, and communicate risks and activities to leadership.

Skills

Lead and develop employees

Prioritize organize manage

Communicate effectively

Read blueprints and docs

Operate computers/test equipment

Work independently

Knowledge of data center ops

Critical infrastructure systems

Mathematics/electronics basics

Ladders/hand tools safety

Work in tight spaces

Work in high stress environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical field

Trade/apprenticeship training or licenses

Certifications related to optical transport & data center ops

Tools

Linux administration

DWDM optical transport

Data center monitoring/control systems

NEC/IMC basics

Job description

Spectrum is hiring a Manager, Data Center, to lead a skilled team responsible for the reliable operation of critical infrastructure in our data centers. You will guide installation, maintenance, and facility support, ensuring safety and efficiency across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and monitoring systems.

The role requires 6+ years in data center or related hands-on work and 2+ years of leadership experience.