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Manager, Data Center - Critical Infrastructure

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Manager, Data Center - Critical Infrastructure

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Centennial, CO, USA

In-Office

99K-175K Annually

Senior level

Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software

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The Role

Manage daily data center critical infrastructure operations, leading teams responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and facility support. Oversee power, cooling, HVAC, generators, fire suppression, cabling, monitoring, and environmental systems. Coordinate upgrades, expansions, vendors, engineering, construction, and operational projects while allocating resources, resolving issues, maintaining compliance, and communicating risks to leadership in a 24x7 environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
What drives the seamless operation of Spectrum's data centers every day? As a Manager, Data Center, you will ensure our critical infrastructure is performing at its best, guiding a skilled team through installation, maintenance, and facility support. Your expertise will help Spectrum deliver reliable service and support ongoing innovation, making a measurable impact across the organization.
Shift Requirements for this role : Monday through Friday 2 pm-11 pm MST
How You'll Make an Impact

Direct daily operations to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Spectrum's network and facility systems
Guide and empower a team handling installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment and infrastructure
Ensure cabling, equipment installation, power, cooling, and environmental systems meet corporate standards and engineering practices
Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, operational checks, testing, and documentation to support compliance with company policies and regulations
Manage upgrades and support activities for critical infrastructure, including power, HVAC, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring systems
Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and vendors to support facility projects, equipment installations, and expansions
Set priorities, allocate resources, resolve operational issues, and communicate risks and activities to leadership

Working Conditions

Shift Requirements for this role : Monday through Friday 2 pm-11 pm MST
Work in a 24x7, fast paced environment
Exposure to continuous moderate noise
Work and travel in inclement weather
Work performed near power facilities and electricity
Ability to work while standing 10-25% of the time
Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs. individually or with assistance

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or related discipline
Trade/apprenticeship training or discipline-specific licenses/certifications considered for equivalent experience alignment

Experience

6+ years of data center technician, electronics, network implementation, critical infrastructure, or related hands-on technical experience
2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience

Skills

Lead and develop employees in a 24x7 operational environment
Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple workstreams
Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional partners
Read and interpret blueprints, system layouts, technical drawings, and construction documents
Operate computers, software applications, handheld devices, and test equipment
Work independently and make sound operational decisions
Working knowledge of data center operations, structured cabling, optical transport, and network support
Working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring/control systems
Knowledge of basic mathematics, electronics, and safe work practices
Safely use ladders, hand tools, and related equipment
Work in tight spaces and around small components and cabling
Ability to work in high stress, fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
Education

Certifications related to optical transport, critical infrastructure, or data center operations

Experience

2+ years of management or leadership experience

Skills

Knowledge of Spectrum products and services
Knowledge of NEC, IMC, and networking communications
Basic Linux and server administration skills
Understanding of optical transport technologies including DWDM and connectivity
Knowledge of data center critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, HVAC, fire suppression, monitoring/control systems, and power distribution
Experience in mission-critical facilities or data center environments
Project management or technical team lead experience
Operating knowledge of emergency alert systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical environment
Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Work from elevated locations when required

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
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This job posting will remain open until 2026-09-18 07:01 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$98,900.00 and $175,300.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience in science, technology, engineering, electronics, or a related discipline
Trade or apprenticeship training, or discipline-specific licenses or certifications, may qualify as equivalent experience
At least 6 years of data center technician, electronics, network implementation, critical infrastructure, or related hands-on technical experience
At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience
Ability to lead and develop employees in a 24x7 operational environment
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple workstreams
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional partners
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, system layouts, technical drawings, and construction documents
Ability to operate computers, software applications, handheld devices, and test equipment
Working knowledge of data center operations, structured cabling, optical transport, and network support
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and monitoring/control systems
Knowledge of basic mathematics, electronics, and safe work practices
Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, and related equipment
Ability to work in tight spaces, around small components and cabling, and in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
Certifications related to optical transport, critical infrastructure, or data center operations
At least 2 years of management or leadership experience
Knowledge of Spectrum products and services
Knowledge of NEC, IMC, and networking communications
Basic Linux and server administration skills
Understanding of optical transport technologies, including DWDM and connectivity
Experience in mission-critical facilities or data center environments
Project management or technical team lead experience
Operating knowledge of emergency alert systems
Ability to work from elevated locations when required
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future

What the Team is Saying

Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, alongside an additional company retirement contribution for many employees, is positioned as a standout pillar of total rewards. Stock purchase opportunities with company-matched RSUs add a longer-term wealth component.
Affordable Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with the employer absorbing annual premium increases for many years, helping keep employee premiums lower over time. Health care accounts and mental-health resources further support cost control and access.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition-free education through Guild and up to $10,000 annually for approved external programs reduce out-of-pocket learning costs. Free or discounted Spectrum internet/TV/voice and sizable mobile discounts provide everyday savings beyond core insurance.

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The Company

HQ: Stamford, CT

100,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together. The experience within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.