Datacenter Manager at Vultr

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Data Center Management, Technical Project Management, Linux, Power Technologies, Cooling Technologies, Connectivity Technologies, Network Equipment, Fiber Optics, Server Hardware, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Security Compliance, Documentation, Team Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Who We Are Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Why Vultr Simply put, Vultr is committed to providing businesses worldwide with the best price-to-performance of any cloud computing platform. Our global reach of data centers and strategic new partnerships provide the foundation to maximize the impact of our existing services, new product improvements, and releases, which in turn, is a catalyst for your own success. Vultr is taking flight, and this is your opportunity to leave your mark on the future of Cloud Infrastructure! Vultr Cares 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Datacenter Manager to lead our team in Piscataway. The ideal candidate is motivated and experienced. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require experience in leading a team in a datacenter environment. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise a team of data center technicians in the Piscataway, NJ data center location. Ensure efficient operation and optimal use of resources by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and managing workload distribution. Provide guidance, training, and support to team members while ensuring that operational KPIs are met. Proactively work to improve and refine processes and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the site and the team. Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining servers, switches, rack PDUs, cabling, and related company owned data center infrastructure. Respond to alerts, alarms, and service tickets related to data center operations, outages, or performance degradation. Investigate and diagnose problems, coordinate resolution efforts, and escalate issues to higher-level support teams or management if necessary. Enforce security policies and procedures to protect data center assets, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Work with facility staff to address any issues with building infrastructure and coordinate delivery of any new services that we obtain from the site. Create and maintain documentation of DCIM, data center configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines. Qualifications At least 5 years in the leadership and the management of a a tier 3 or tier 4 production data center environment. Experience with technical project management and Linux a plus. Thorough knowledge of common data center power, cooling, and connectivity technologies and operations procedures. Experience installing and troubleshooting network equipment and fiber optics connections. Ability to diagnose and repair server hardware issues along with experience in working with hardware vendors on RMA and in warranty issues. Self-motivated, reliable, responsible. Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize effectively. Superb communication skills. Compensation $90,000 - $110,000 This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures. Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of data center technicians, ensuring efficient operation and optimal resource use. Provide guidance and support while meeting operational KPIs and improving processes.