Data Center Operations Analyst

Data Centre Operations Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Centre Operations Analyst to join a high-performing Service Engineering team responsible for global infrastructure operations, standards, and architecture.

Based on-site you’ll play a key role in maintaining critical infrastructure that supports customers worldwide.

About the Role

As a Data Centre Operations Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring uptime, reliability, and smooth functioning of all infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical position offering exposure to servers, networks, cabling, hardware troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily data centre operations and environment checks.
• Maintain facility stock and assist with operational scheduling.
• Participate in new data centre builds, upgrades, and deployments.
• Install servers, pre-integrated racks, and network appliances including cabling, wiring, stacking, and cable management.
• Troubleshoot rack-level issues within internal SLAs.
• Perform hardware break-fix tasks for servers and network appliances.
• Coordinate equipment shipping, delivery, and onsite logistics.
• Ensure compliance with all security, safety, and operational protocols.
• Conduct regular audits and maintain documentation and operational standards.
• Participate in 24/7 support rotation for scheduled maintenance or emergency scenarios (must be willing to work during off-hours for scheduled maintenance, emergencies, and on-call situations).

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are hands-on, eager to learn, and excited about building a career in the Data Centre industry.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An individual with a strong interest in data centre operations.
• Organised, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and software tools (including workflow automation & AI).
• Able to communicate clearly with internal teams and vendors.
• Curious, resourceful, and keen to grow into a specialist role.

Requirements

• 1+ year experience in data centre or facility operations (preferred).
• Relevant certifications (highly regarded but not essential).
• Understanding of network devices and server hardware.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international).
• Able to work outside normal hours if required (on-call rotation, maintenance windows).
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Why Join?

• Become part of a global organisation at the forefront of infrastructure engineering.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale server and network environments.
• Work with a supportive team committed to training and professional development.

How to Apply

If this sounds like something of interest and you have the required skills and experience, please reach out to Graham Walker on 0417 630 485 or click Apply Now and submit your CV.

Acknowledgement of Country

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We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.

We’re proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories! At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.