Senior Data Center Operator I

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ashburn, VA
Salary: $87,000–$178,100 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $133k

$72k most similar roles pay here $226k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $148,500–$211,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Center Operator I

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The Site Lead for Data Center Operations is an individual contributor role within the Technology Operations team, requiring 3 to 5+ years of experience. This position involves independently managing one or more data centers, conducting performance analyses, and implementing enhancements to ensure facility health and operational efficiency. The incumbent will lead on-the-ground teams in incident resolution, manage complex technical issues, and utilize advanced automation tools. Responsibilities include overseeing new region builds, collaborating with project teams for expansion projects, and ensuring proactive maintenance of the data center infrastructure. Key skills required are expertise in data center operations, knowledge of industry best practices like Lean and Six Sigma, and proficiency in automation and monitoring tools. The role demands a deep understanding of data center efficiency and stability, particularly in large-scale environments where continuous improvement is critical.

Skills

Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure Docker Ansible Git Scrum Lean Six Sigma RCA Linux VMware Cisco Juniper Nagios Zabbix

What you'll do

Independently manage one or more data centers, ensuring optimal performance and stability.
Lead performance trend analyses to identify operational improvements and implement enhancements.
Proactively monitor facility health and develop strategies to mitigate risks using advanced tools.
Oversee new region builds and expansions, serving as the primary liaison for project teams.
Manage escalated technical issues and provide on-the-ground leadership during incident resolution.
Conduct root cause analysis following incidents or crises to update documentation and improve processes.

What we're looking for

3 to 5+ years of experience in data center operations management.
Proven ability to lead performance analyses and implement operational improvements.
Expertise in using advanced automation and monitoring tools for risk mitigation.
Strong project management skills with a focus on new region builds and expansions.
Experience overseeing installations, repairs, inventory management, and logistics tasks.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and update documentation post-crisis or incidents.
Knowledge of industry best practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) for process improvement.

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