Technical Data Center Manager

Motive

. Lead operation, maintenance, security, and optimization of data center infrastructure, enterprise applications, and IT services .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data center infrastructure, including OpenStack and OpenShift environments, while ensuring security compliance and operational efficiency. Proven leadership in IT governance, team performance management, and vendor relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

OpenStack ExpertiseOpenShift ExpertiseIT Systems AdministrationData Center MaintenanceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Data Center Infrastructure ManagementIT GovernanceCybersecurity PracticesVirtualization TechnologiesCloud PlatformsLAN/WAN ManagementTCP/IPDNSDHCPVLANs

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInitiativeIndependenceComplex IT Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureOffice 365VMWareRoutersSwitchesFirewallsVPNsConnectivity ServicesPerformance Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure-as-a-ServiceTelecommunicationsBroadbandData Backup and RecoveryDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxMacOSOpenShiftOpenStackTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operation, maintenance, security, and optimization of data center infrastructure, enterprise applications, and IT services
Manage hardware and software systems, including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and peripherals
Administer routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, connectivity services, and interconnection solutions
Oversee OpenStack and OpenShift environments, capacity planning, security compliance, and hosted platforms
Develop and enforce IT governance, security policies, disaster recovery, backup solutions, and operational procedures
Lead infrastructure teams through technical guidance, performance management, resource planning, and service delivery
Lead performance evaluations, goal setting, performance ratings, individual performance plans, and year-end reviews
Monitor infrastructure, application, and network performance using alerting, reporting, and capacity management
Manage vendors, contracts, software licensing, asset inventory, procurement, and service-level agreements
Drive continuous improvement, track KPIs, prepare executive status reports, and implement operational efficiencies
Research emerging technologies and industry best practices; provide strategic recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. (preferred)
5+ or more years of experience in data center maintenance in technical role
5+ years of proven mastery and experience in hands-on IT role
Over 5 years of experience managing direct reports in a mid-level leadership role, overseeing performance reviews, employee development goal setting, appraisals, and resolution of team escalations
Proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator with expertise in OpenStack, OpenShift, VPN, AWS, Azure, and Office 365
Strong knowledge of VMWare
Strong knowledge of Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies, and cloud platforms
Experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and data backup and recovery
Excellent problem-solving and complex IT troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Self-sufficient and takes initiative
Ability to find solutions to roadblocks and navigate ambiguity
Experience in broadband, telecommunications, or infrastructure-as-a-service companies