Data Center Operations Manager — Critical Infrastructure

Spectrum; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center to lead a skilled team through installation, maintenance, and facility support for our data center infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency across cabling, power, cooling, and environmental systems.

The position requires 6+ years in data center or related fields with 2+ years of leadership experience. Expect a 24x7 shift, with a base pay range of $98,900.00 to $175,300.00 and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or related discipline.
• Trade/apprenticeship training or discipline-specific licenses/certifications considered for equivalent experience alignment.
• 6+ years of data center technician, electronics, network implementation, critical infrastructure, or related hands‑on technical experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Lead and develop employees in a 24x7 operational environment.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple workstreams.
• Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Read and interpret blueprints, system layouts, technical drawings, and construction documents.
• Operate computers, software applications, handheld devices, and test equipment.
• Work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Working knowledge of data center operations, structured cabling, optical transport, and network support.
• Working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring/control systems.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, electronics, and safe work practices.
• Safely use ladders, hand tools, and related equipment.
• Work in tight spaces and around small components and cabling.
• Ability to work in high stress, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to maintain the 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

Leadership

Team management

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Structured cabling

Networking

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Blueprint interpretation

Safety practices

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or related discipline

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Data Center to lead a skilled team through installation, maintenance, and facility support for our data center infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency across cabling, power, cooling, and environmental systems.

The position requires 6+ years in data center or related fields with 2+ years of leadership experience. Expect a 24x7 shift, with a base pay range of $98,900.00 to $175,300.00 and competitive benefits.