Data Center Technician Manager

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 reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet.

• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance…