Data Centre Operations Lead - IT & Security

Vantage Data Centres; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Training programs

Job summary

Vantage Data Centres in Richards Bay is seeking an experienced Data Centre Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and ensure the reliability of power, cooling, and security systems across our facilities.

The candidate should have 8-12 years in data centre operations, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and proven ability to manage teams and drive projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in data centre operations.
• Strong background in data centre operations, with experience in managing teams and leading projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to other data centres and customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the data centre, including power, cooling, and security systems.
• Leading a team of data centre technicians and engineers to ensure systems run smoothly.
• Developing and implementing policies to ensure operations align with industry best practices.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and customer service to meet customer needs.
• Providing technical support and guidance to customers, including troubleshooting.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Data centre operations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Vantage Data Centres in Richards Bay is seeking an experienced Data Centre Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and ensure the reliability of power, cooling, and security systems across our facilities.

The candidate should have 8-12 years in data centre operations, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and proven ability to manage teams and drive projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential.