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Data Center Operations Lead / Manager - L3

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Job Title: Data Center Operations Lead / Manager – L3

Work Mode: Onsite

Duration: Long-term Contract

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Data Center Operations Lead / Manager to manage a team of 6 L1/L2 Data Center Technicians . This role will oversee daily data center activities, provide L3 technical support, handle escalations, and ensure server and network equipment is installed, tested, and maintained properly.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of 6 L1/L2 Data Center Technicians .
  • Plan and assign daily data center activities and priorities.
  • Provide L3 technical support and resolve escalated issues.
  • Oversee server and switch installation, relocation, testing, and cabling .
  • Ensure proper rack-and-stack and cable management practices.
  • Coordinate with network/infrastructure teams to verify connectivity.
  • Oversee installation and replacement of NICs, drives, memory, and other hardware .
  • Support server staging, unboxing, preparation, and deployment.
  • Monitor team performance, work quality, and completion of tasks.
  • Manage server audits, inventory, equipment tracking, and consumables .
  • Troubleshoot hardware and basic connectivity issues.
  • Train, coach, and support L1/L2 team members.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and operational records.
  • Identify process improvements to increase team efficiency and service quality.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of data center, server, or infrastructure support experience.
  • Previous experience as a Data Center Lead, Supervisor, or Manager .
  • Hands-on experience with GPU, servers, switches, rack-and-stack, cabling, and hardware installation .
  • Experience troubleshooting server/hardware issues.
  • Knowledge of NIC, memory, drive, and other server components .
  • Experience managing or leading technical support teams.
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a hands-on, onsite data center environment.

This is a hands-on L3 leadership role combining team management, technical escalation support, and data center operations.

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Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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