Data Center Capacity Operations Manager
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
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Title: Data Center Capacity Operations Manager
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 9 months
Pay Range: $50-53/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Prefer Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ but very open to Remote PST
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Cloud Infrastructure, is looking for a skilled Data Center Capacity Operations Manager to join their team for a 9 months engagement. This project involves bridging the gap between physical infrastructure and logical reliability, ensuring that our global data center footprint is scalable, redundant, and manageable through "lights-out" remote operations. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 9 months
Pay Range: $50-53/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Prefer Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ but very open to Remote PST
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Cloud Infrastructure, is looking for a skilled Data Center Capacity Operations Manager to join their team for a 9 months engagement. This project involves bridging the gap between physical infrastructure and logical reliability, ensuring that our global data center footprint is scalable, redundant, and manageable through "lights-out" remote operations. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitor and analyze capacity metrics, aligning hardware requirements with physical data center resources.
- Perform complex rack-based 3-phase power calculations (kVA loads) to balance redundant bus feeds and ensure electrical stability.
- Design and configure network fabric architectures, ensuring high availability through robust network connection redundancy at the node level.
- Manage remote ticketing and troubleshooting for lights-out environments, utilizing Out-of-Band (OOB) management for full remote operational control.
- Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to data center operations, focusing on automation (IaC), latency reduction, and the overall reliability of physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Execute hands-on tasks, including server builds, hardware assembly, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with Data Center Operations to support physical deployments, including racking and precision cabling.
- Manage incoming requests through Jira/ServiceNow, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain 24/7 uptime.
- Coordinate procurement and vendor relations to ensure timely hardware orders, addressing shipment discrepancies and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and "time-to-compute" metrics.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- Deep familiarity with spine-leaf architecture, network fabric design, and implementing redundant failover paths per node.
- Practical knowledge of 3-phase power distribution, including managing A/B redundant power feeds and load balancing.
- Experience using SRE methodologies to automate repetitive operational tasks and hardware provisioning workflows.
- Proven ability to maintain uptime in lights-out facilities through advanced remote monitoring and OOB management.
- Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure and the ability to translate technical demand into physical hardware needs.
- Experience with server builds and hardware troubleshooting, combined with proficiency in tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
- Excellent communication for cross-team alignment, strong project management skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)
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Who is hiring for the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role?
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Where is the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager job located?
The Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role with DeWinter BH is based in San Jose, CA, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role remote?
Yes — the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager position at DeWinter BH is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role at up to USD 53 per hour.
Is the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Data Center Capacity Operations Manager role?
The Data Center Capacity Operations Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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