Lead, Data Center Technician

Centrilogic; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT solutions provider is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and drive data center operations. This role requires a hands-on Lead Data Center Technician with extensive knowledge of infrastructure and cloud computing technologies. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines and collaborate across teams to ensure data center availability. If you have 8+ years of experience and a background in technical disciplines, we invite you to join a people-first organization committed to customer success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Data Center facilities role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial teams and pre-sales activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory of data center assets.
• Prepare and manage budgets, providing monthly reports.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a technical or other relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft M365 products (Visio, Excel, Project)

BMS

DCIM

Job description

Talent Acquisition Manager - HR at Centrilogic

At Centrilogic, we solve leading‑edge technology challenges. We navigate the cloud ecosystem together with our customers – where the landscape, tools, and clouds will have you continuously growing and evolving your career.

Although a strong critical infrastructure background will be crucial to success in this role, a focus on leadership, particularly people, process, and practice, will be what a successful candidate will need to own and drive their career. Centrilogic is a people‑first organization, and we are passionate about understanding the needs of our customers regardless of whether they are internal or external.

The Data Center Service is the foundation of Centrilogic infrastructure service delivery. The purpose of the Data Center service is to provide a solid and reliable platform for all customers internal or external.

Who we’re looking for

Are you a hands‑on skilled Lead Data Center technician capable of growing and driving team success through coaching and mentoring? Then, you’ll fit right in.

As the Lead, Data Center Technician, you will be charged with exemplifying customer focus, delivering 100% data center availability and striving to exceed targets. You will be responsible for the overall health and operations of the building envelope, customer deliverables and Data Center infrastructure such as Power, HVAC and monitoring systems. In this role you will operate in support of Centrilogic’s vision, customer base and global initiatives.

You will support presales conversations, enable cross training of teams while supporting daily rounds, perform or oversee data center infrastructure maintenance and customer deployments. You will work collaboratively with the product team to deliver supporting IT infrastructure and provide a feedback loop on potential product enhancements from the data center perspective.

A successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure, data center operations, a calm approach when responding to stressful situations, and be able to self‑manage a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to commercial teams and consult on pre‑sales and post‑sales activities.
• Be accountable to our customers, project timelines and the accuracy of our management systems.
• Infrastructure operations including daily rounds, onsite vendor management, record keeping, coordination and planning of general maintenance systems to ensure data center availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory of data center assets.
• Maintain accuracy of internal documentation such as facility floor plans in Visio, MEP drawings, and CMMS and DCIM platforms.
• Support internal change management process with the creation and maintenance of OPs/SOPs/EOPs and coordinated preventative maintenances.
• Support capacity planning and reporting against facility‑based metrics, and utility usage.
• Prepare, manage and adhere to budgets and provide monthly reports detailing expenditures and identifying appropriate actions as required.
• Ensure documented polices and standards are adhered to, and any risks identified are solutioned.
• Maintain and manage physical security of data center and ensure that all work performed within the data center follows company policies and local safety regulations.
• Drive adherence to compliance requirements and ensure any non‑compliant findings are remediated.
• Additional tasks or projects as directed by your line manager.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Data Center facilities role.
• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and guide teams through stressful situations.
• Able to understand mechanical and electrical systems, designs, and drawings. (e.g. HVAC, condensers, electrical distribution infrastructure, single line diagrams, air flow dynamics, engineering drawings, etc.)
• Diverse knowledge and experience with monitoring and maintenance tools (BMS, Any Desk, DCIM).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft M365 products including Visio, Excel, and Project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience in driving collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of infrastructure and cloud computing technologies.
• Able to understand technical requirements and develop implementation plans.
• Able to learn new technical concepts quickly and create appropriate audience documentation.
• Provide general 24/7 availability to respond to emergencies (excluding planned time off).
• Self‑manage a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable adapting to changes in requirements and responsibilities.
• Be a self‑starter, take a pro‑active approach and drive innovation, have an analytical nature, be calm under pressure, and have a passion for problem‑solving.

About Centrilogic

Centrilogic is a global provider of IT transformation solutions that empower organizations to realize their full digital potential. Armed with capabilities that span the stack, we build and manage end‑to‑end digital solutions that help companies reshape the role of their technology platforms as business‑driving assets.

Headquartered in Canada and with regional headquarters in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, Centrilogic delivers smart, streamlined solutions to clients worldwide. Our purpose is to ensure our customers own their destiny in the cloud, meaning that we help our customers leverage the flexibility of the cloud or the stability of on‑premises infrastructure while reserving the right to change technologies and components without vendor lock‑in, enabling our customers to meet their changing business goals over time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting