Data Center Technician Manager
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About this role
About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The role
The Data Center Technician Manager leads hands-on technical teams responsible for cabling, hardware installation, and day-to-day data center operations. This role balances people leadership, technical execution, and operational rigor in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead and mentor a team of data center technicians supporting fiber, copper cabling, racking, stacking, and infrastructure installs.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low-voltage cabling and communications infrastructure.
• Ensure high-quality execution of fiber and copper terminations, testing, and remediation of complex issues.
• Own and enforce MOP/CMOP processes, change control, and operational best practices.
• Manage work through ticketing and infrastructure management systems, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation, port maps, and inventory, supporting audits and operational readiness.
• Drive incident response and escalation for technical issues, ensuring SLA adherence and rapid resolution.
• Lead the use of specialized test equipment (e.g., DSX, OTDR), including test planning and results validation.
• Enforce safety, compliance, and quality standards, promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and project teams to support deployments, expansions, and upgrades.
We expect you to have:
• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in IT, networking, or technical services.
• 5+ years of data center or infrastructure experience, including cabling and hardware deployments.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of structured cabling standards (BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NEC).
• Experience with fiber optics, copper cabling, servers, networking equipment, and power distribution basics.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs).
It will be an added bonus if you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., BICSI, CDCP, CompTIA, ITIL).
• Experience in large-scale data center builds or migrations.
• Familiarity with Linux, scripting (Python/Bash), and data center management tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-facing skills.
Key employee benefits:
• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursemen
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