Datacenter Operations Manager in Austin

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Job Description

Role: Data Center Operations Engineer / Project Manager

Location: Austin TX

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer / Project Manager with strong hands-on expertise in data center management, DCIM tools, and infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cabling, hardware maintenance, inventory management, and project oversight within large-scale data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support racking and stacking of equipment within the data center.
• Maintain accurate operational inventory of all equipment using DCIM tools such as Aperture / OpenDCIM.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot data center cabling (Fiber, Cat5/Cat6) and physical infrastructure.
• Manage cable running lists, deployment records, and documentation updates.
• Supervise maintenance and repair activities for facilities, systems, and hardware.
• Ensure all equipment is properly labeled and compliant with DCM standards.
• Maintain inventory of copper, fiber, and power cords.
• Monitor security, access controls, and raised-floor environments.
• Coordinate with OEM vendors for maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Monitor and optimize power utilization, HVAC usage, and related environmental conditions.
• Support forecasting, quarterly budgeting, and operational planning.
• Drive continuous improvement of Methods and Procedures (MOPs) for equipment deployment and operations.
• Provide Tier I IT support when required.
• Occasional travel as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in data center operations, infrastructure management, and project coordination.
• Hands-on cabling experience, including fiber runs, decommissioning, and cable management.
• Hardware troubleshooting skills: hard drives, fan trays, DIMMs, processors.
• Experience working with HP, Dell, Cisco, SuperMicro, and custom-built servers.
• Strong knowledge of DCIM tools (OpenDCIM, Aperture, or equivalent).
• Experience in inventory management, documentation, and asset lifecycle tracking.
• Ability to forecast and support quarter-wise budgeting and planning.
• Experience coordinating with OEM vendors and third-party partners.
• Familiarity with data center power, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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