What is a data center operations supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a data center operations supervisor

1. Explore data center operations supervisor education requirements

   Most common data center operations supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.5 %

   Associate

   26.7 %

   Master's

   9.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific data center operations supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   SLA	32.11%
   Customer Service	6.01%
   Network Hardware	5.43%
   HVAC	4.69%
   Mainframe	4.38%

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3. Complete relevant data center operations supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New data center operations supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a data center operations supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real data center operations supervisor resumes.

4. Research data center operations supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the entire project including researching/procuring the hardware, installing require infrastructure, and establishing backup policy/rotation for the entire company.
   • Create AGM server baseline templates in VMware to persistently meet compliance standards with every virtual server install.
   • Supervise rack mounting of servers, network switches, routers, and storage arrays in data center.
   • Monitor mainframe operations to ensure system productivity and quality.

5. Apply for data center operations supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a data center operations supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams