Datacenter Operations Manager

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking an experienced Datacenter Operations Manager to lead 24x7 operations across enterprise and colocation data center environments. You will ensure availability, reliability, and operational integrity of mission-critical IT infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network systems, with a strong focus on SLA adherence.

The role requires hands-on Linux/Unix experience and the ability to manage deployments while maintaining uptime and incident response

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of IT data center operations experience.
• Strong hands-on Linux/Unix production experience.
• Solid understanding of data center networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of enterprise and colocation data centers to support business-critical applications.
• Ensure 99.99%+ availability of IT infrastructure through proactive monitoring and incident management.
• Escalation point for operational incidents with RCA and corrective actions.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize disruption.
• Oversee rack & stack, cabling, power installations, and onboarding of IT equipment.
• Coordinate high-density deployments and system upgrades while maintaining production stability.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Networking fundamentals

Incident management

SLA management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

iDRAC

IPMI

iLO

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are seeking an experienced Datacenter Operations Manager to lead 24x7 operations across enterprise and colocation data center environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and operational integrity of mission-critical IT infrastructure including compute, storage, and network systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership, hands-on Linux and networking experience, and the ability to manage infrastructure deployments while maintaining strict SLA compliance and up-time standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Center Operations Lead daily operations of enterprise and colocation data center environments supporting business-critical applications.
• Ensure 99.99%+ availability of IT infrastructure through proactive monitoring, maintenance coordination, and incident management.
• Serve as escalation point for operational incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure minimal operational disruption.
• Oversee rack & stack activities, structured cabling, power circuit installations, and IT equipment onboarding.
• Support high-density rack deployments (25kW-75kW+) including CPU and GPU infrastructure.
• Coordinate infrastructure expansions and system upgrades while maintaining production stability.
• Validate power and cooling readiness prior to IT deployments in coordination with facilities teams.
• Support Linux/Unix environments including OS provisioning, patch management, access control, and performance monitoring.
• Assist in server provisioning, firmware updates, and bare-metal bring-up (iDRAC/iLO/IPMI configuration).
• Troubleshoot system-level performance issues involving CPU, memory, disk, and I/O.
• Coordinate deployment and maintenance of data center network infrastructure including TOR switches, optics, cross-connects, and carrier circuits.
• Partner with network engineering teams to ensure reliable internal and customer connectivity.
• Support connectivity turn-ups and network troubleshooting within colocation environments.
• Manage colocation services including power provisioning, connectivity setup, and customer move-ins.
• Oversee vendor and maintenance contracts to ensure SLA compliance and performance standards.
• Coordinate with Sales Engineering, Facilities, and Network teams for seamless service delivery.
• Lead change management processes including review and approval of Method of Procedures (MOPs).
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and audit requirements.
• Perform 12-36 month capacity forecasting for power (kW), cooling, rack density, and network growth.
• Track CapEx and OpEx related to hardware deployments, colocation recurring costs, and maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of experience in IT data center operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems in production environments.
• Solid understanding of data center networking fundamentals.

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500.

You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.

Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.

Benefits programs include:

• paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
• and more

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

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