Data Center Operations Specialist (Local) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ticketing Systems, Hardware Installation, Facility Monitoring, Physical Security, Asset Management, DCIM Software, Cable Management, Material Handling Equipment, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Incident Response, Workload Prioritization, On-Call Coverage, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Rack-and-Stack

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VUMC IT Data Operations Center Job Summary: The VUMC Data Center operates 24x7x365 and hosts the Medical Center’s most critical IT infrastructure. The Data Center Operations Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity, security, and seamless functioning of this infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing, uninstalling, and relocating hardware; managing documentation; labeling devices and cables; and maintaining clear communication via the ticketing system. This position supports data center uptime through vigilant monitoring of systems such as fire suppression, water infiltration detection, air cooling, and power infrastructure, all while maintaining a secure and efficient facility. (Note: this role is a Night Shift position, with the potential for shift modification in the future) . Primary Responsibilities Provide clear and timely communication through the standard ticketing system. Execute Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs) in accordance with SOPs, program policies, and safety/security standards. Monitor all critical facility systems including: Fire suppression, Water infiltration, Air cooling, Power. Respond to incidents involving critical facility systems with internal and external stakeholders. Provide remote hands support and coordinate with customers. Manage access and maintain the physical security of all infrastructure and assets. Document IT assets, shipments, and chain of custody. Track and update assets using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software. Coordinate IT hardware destruction with third-party vendors. Serve as the point of communication during major incidents (e.g., critical outages). Prioritize workloads and align with Data Center mission and VUMC goals. Provide on-call, vacation, and sick coverage to support 24x7x365 operations. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills Physically able to move/rack equipment and lift 50+ lbs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to: Update asset management systems, Use ticketing systems efficiently, Install, uninstall, and maintain hardware, Properly cable power/fiber/copper according to SOP, Adapt to shifting priorities and multitask effectively, Work independently and within a team. Dependability: punctual, reliable, and available for on-call coverage. Organizational and time management abilities. Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Outlook, and standard desktop applications, Server/network hardware rack-and-stack, Ticketing systems, Material handling equipment (e.g., server lifts). Preferred Skills Knowledge of data center and critical facility best practices. Experience with: Device racking/stacking, Cable management (fiber & copper), Environmental monitoring, Surplus processes, Monitoring enterprise health apps (e.g., HealthConnect), Incident facilitation, Mainframe job error monitoring. Certifications in data center technologies are highly desirable. Work Cadence & Schedule Shift: 12-hour shifts (7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM), 1-hour lunch Schedule: Pitman shift (Week A: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun; Week B: Wed/Thurs) On-call: Required for coverage as needed Holidays: Required to work Weather: Required to report during inclement weather (hotel accommodations available) About the Department: VUMC IT VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with hardware support, but also software and application support and services to enhance security and protection of your information. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 2 years Education: Associate's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and seek to be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region. We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. We serve our community with many unique and specialized services including the Level 1 Trauma Center, a highly experienced Transplant Center that does the most heart transplants in the world, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lung Institute, Burn Center and many more. World-leading academic departments and centers make scientific discoveries, advance clinical care and train the next generation of health care professionals. Our robust research enterprise consistently ranks among the highest in the country as measured by peer-reviewed grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals, including being nationally ranked in multiple medical specialties for treating the most complex conditions in adults and children by US News and World Report. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the southeast in 2024. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in Making Health Care Personal.

Responsibilities

The specialist ensures the integrity and seamless functioning of critical 24x7x365 data center infrastructure by monitoring facility systems like fire suppression, cooling, and power, and executing hardware moves, adds, and changes according to SOPs. Key duties include maintaining physical security, documenting assets via DCIM software, and serving as communication support during major incidents.