Data Center Technician Manager

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain accurate documentation, port maps, and inventory
• Drive incident response and escalation for technical issues to ensure SLA adherence
• Lead the use of specialized test equipment such as DSX and OTDR
• Enforce safety, compliance, and quality standards
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and project teams

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in IT, networking, or technical services
• 5+ years of data center or infrastructure experience
• 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
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
• Industry certifications such as BICSI, CDCP, CompTIA, or ITIL
• Experience in large-scale data center builds or migrations
• Familiarity with Linux, Python, Bash, and data center management tools