Datacenter Operations Specialist

Job Summary

The Data Center Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems. This role involves hands-on management of servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and environmental controls within the data center.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and network equipment
• Monitor data center operations to ensure uptime, performance, and reliability
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and hardware replacements
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and system issues
• Manage cabling, rack layouts, power distribution, and cooling systems
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, power usage)
• Ensure compliance with security policies and access controls
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
• Document procedures, configurations, and incident reports
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and service providers

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working in a data center or similar IT infrastructure environment
• Strong knowledge of:
• Servers (Windows/Linux)
• Networking (TCP/IP, switches, routers)
• Storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Power and cooling infrastructure
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and ticketing systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Network+, CCNA, ITIL)
• Knowledge of cloud integration or hybrid data centers
• Understanding of data center standards and best practices (TIA-942, ISO 27001)