Data Center Operations Manager

Data Center Operations Manager

Join Awnix Inc. as a Data Center Operations Manager. This hands‑on managerial role leads the team to ensure server readiness, network maintenance, and hardware/software inventory for InMotion Hosting and customers.

• Lead teams across multiple data centers and regions committed to providing highly reliable service and strong technical expertise to customers and coworkers.
• Resolve open issues while ensuring uptime is always as high as possible.
• Provide server maintenance including hardware upgrades and replacements in our data centers.
• Ensure RMAs are handled through multiple vendors promptly.
• Mentor and develop staff members within the systems team and support team.
• Ensure checks on HVAC pressures, DC temperatures, power utilization, and “Amber checks” for errors are done regularly.
• Conduct training on how to handle the hardware and software portion of Evacs when needed.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and ensure they are done according to company specifications.
• Oversee the ordering and handling of items in all data center locations.
• Provide direction and a point of escalation for data center staff in all locations.
• Ensure documentation is up to date and completed when new projects are pushed out.
• Serve as a point of communication for escalated issues from systems, data center technicians, and all other departments in the event of issues.
• Research the procurement of new data center locations, products, and projects when needed.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• Customizable 401(k) plans that include company matching.
• Reimbursement for tuition, certifications, or professional memberships.
• Additional paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities for professional growth through company programs.
• Recognition for your years of service.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Profit sharing twice yearly.
• The opportunity to lead a team that is essential to the day‑to‑day of a growing company.

• 6+ years Linux-based system administration and data center engineering/operations experience.
• Previous leadership experience in a Data Center environment.
• Experience working within a budget and leveraging your resources.
• Experience managing implementation and troubleshooting of an enterprise data center environment.
• Exposure to network and storage operations.
• Working knowledge and practical experience in increasing technology footprints, ensuring uptime, and working with network, security, and systems engineers to produce quality solutions.
• Exposure to HVAC management, power supply, UPS, cooling/heating.
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based virtualization technologies, including LXC, Virtuozzo/OpenVZ and Open Stack.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call events and rotations.

• Ashburn, VA
• Los Angeles, CA

Annual base compensation of $120,000+ dependent on experience and skill set.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Project Management and Information Technology

Founded in 2001, InMotion Hosting is a privately held provider of traditional web hosting and ultramodern XaaS solutions. InMotion Hosting has set itself apart from the competition with hundreds of thousands of customers, a permanent commitment to top support, and ongoing successes in technological innovation.