Data Center - Technical Operations Supervisor

Job Description:

The Supervisor, Technical Operations is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing physical and Level II technical support to Flexential customers and resources as well as leadership to the TAC employee base. Candidates to be considered for this role must have a solidified understanding of Facilities infrastructure, Windows operating systems, PC Troubleshooting and Management Applications. Additionally, candidates for this role must have demonstrated intermediate leadership skills and abilities. Technical Assistance Center Supervisor’s must be able to demonstrate the ability to represent Flexential both professionally and technically during interactions with customers and internal resources in a calm and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Customer Support (35% of Duties)

• Provide Support to the Flexential Customer Base
• Timely resolution and/or escalation of customer issues
• Maintain a level of professionalism while engaging with customers
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues using Flexential ticketing system
• Follow Flexential Support processes and procedures
• Execute routine maintenance procedures (Customer reports, System Updates, Backup Services)
• Infrastructure inventory audit and verification
• Physical device alert review throughout data centers.
• Incident triage and escalation
• Assist with customer Joint Technical Review preparation
• Participate and/or present Joint Technical Review
  
  

Provision Flexential Services (25%)

• Coordinate and/or complete physical and logical installations of Flexential services
• Update all relevant and required documentation
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities (15%)

• Manage assigned workflow tasks in order to provide timely turnaround to customer
• Respond professionally and effectively to Customer requests and/or issues
• Execution of technical tasks required to transition Customers from sales to ongoing support
• Provides feedback and coaching to TAA’s in a variety of ways to include real-time feedback and assigned regular one-on-one meetings. Management of TAC interns
• Maintaining TAC work schedule including drafting, obtaining TACM approval, publishing, and tracking/approval of PTO requests
• Resource Assignment in TAC
• Oversight of all special projects
• Taking ownership of technical issue and communication to the customer, partners, and internal departments of any issue you or your team are assigned to
• Possess a minimum of two core strengths within the verticals of Flexential Services
• Develop training plan for TAC personnel
• Conduct and assist with knowledge transfer and training exercises
• Other duties as assigned by manager
  
  

Assist in Facility Operations (5%)

• Follow Flexential data center policies and procedures
• Participate in Facility Training Programs
• Work with Market Facility Operations Engineer on daily data center management
• Manage inventory levels of data center consumables/supplies
  
  

Training (5%)

• Maintain a working level of proficiency with all Flexential services
  
  

Recruiting (15%)

• Participate in market recruiting activities to include development fostering of relationships with educational partners
• Screen resumes of intern and full-time job candidates
• Schedule and participate in and/or lead initial phone screen of candidates
• Schedule and participate in and/or lead onsite interviews for candidates
• Participates in the candidate disposition process
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience
• Passion for providing a great customer experience
• Experience in a 24/7 production environment
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Operating systems
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail, making and keeping commitments and meeting deadlines.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ITIL Incident Response methodology
• Must be a self-starter and motivated
• Fundamental certifications (A , Net or Sec )
• Fundamental knowledge of networking – Routing, Subnets, Communication protocols
• A.S. degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, a related field, or equivalent experience
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Walk or Stand for 80% of the time
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
• Lift 25 lbs.
  
  

Hourly Pay Range:

• Hourly pay range for this position is estimated to be ($31.23 - $37.00). However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.
  
  

Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!

Benefits of working at Flexential:

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program
  
  

Benefits Are Subject To Change At The Company's Discretion.

EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.