Senior Data Center Operations Engineer
Core
Own operational responsibility for one or more data center sites, ensuring readiness, performance, and alignment with business goals.
Role type
Senior Data Center Operations Engineer (IC4)
Builds
Data center sites, infrastructure, and operational processes
Domain
Data Center Operations / Infrastructure
Required skills
incident resolution, root cause analysis, automation implementation, SOP creation, project coordination, technical oversight, process improvement, escalation management, inventory management, logistics coordination
Preferred skills
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, government security clearance, travel to multiple OCI locations
Technologies
Airflow, Support Network, Oracle, Phoenix, Security
Responsibilities
Monitor data center conditions such as power, cooling, security, and the environment; lead continuous improvement efforts that support site operations; guide on-site teams through incident resolution; implement and improve automation, scheduling, and monitoring tools; create and maintain SOPs, playbooks, runbooks, and operational best practices; oversee installations, repairs, inventory management, and logistics; direct replacement and upgrade efforts for data center components; lead planning and execution for rack deployments and physical network infrastructure changes; ensure proactive maintenance of facilities; manage moderately complex projects by coordinating tasks and tracking timelines; mentor junior team members; participate in candidate interviews and provide hiring recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC