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Supervisor of Data Center Operations (Hybrid Workplace From CO)

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Supervisor of Data Center Operations (Hybrid Workplace From CO)

Salary

$84,000.00 - $94,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EGB00109

Department

Governor's Office of Information Technology

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

(Hybrid Workplace From CO)

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

Watch this video (https://youtu.be/nQRkos\_W-sk) to learn more about how we're Serving People. Serving Colorado.

Description of Job

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT’s hiring team.

Due to the State’s current hiring freeze, this position will not start employment until January 1, 2026 or after.

Data Center Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the work unit, and the supervision of ongoing staff at our Data Center facilities. This critical role is often a working manager who assigns, prioritizes, monitors, and maintains workflow while coaching, leading, and motivating staff. Responsible for delivering services assigned to the work unit, this role shares information across the team, to management, and across work units to accomplish tasks with an eye on continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Data Center Operations Supervisor to function as a hands-on 'player-coach,' responsible for leading and developing the operations team. In this role, you will manage the daily workflow, set priorities, and mentor staff, including developing and implementing a team training program. This role makes key tactical decisions to support 24x7 operations, overseeing the reliable delivery and proper maintenance of all standard power and cooling services.

You will also serve as a primary point of contact for operations, working to resolve tenant issues and maintain effective communication with vendors. In this position, you will be responsible for the data center's operational security, ensuring the team's adherence to all OIT, State, and Federal policies, while actively supporting the Data Center Operations Director on broader projects and initiatives.

Some of your important daily responsibilities will include:

+ Executing the functional duties of the team(s) within the organization.

+ Managing projects and ensuring adequate resources are available.

+ Assisting with providing data for monthly and quarterly metric reports.

+ Continuously recommending and overseeing the implementation of regularly upgraded and enhanced tools and processes.

+ Managing facility access requests and ensuring customer compliance with facility disciplines. Create and maintain facility documentation and maintain phones, desktops, printers, and conference areas.

+ Actively engage in improving leadership skills, attitudes, and knowledge, especially as related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Attend training, development, and group training on topics of inclusive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

+ A minimum of one year of professional experience in Data Center operations.

Substitutions:

+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.

+ Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Industry Certification in Data Center systems operation and/or management.

+ Previous lead level experience overseeing the work of technical professionals.

+ Experience managing/configuring Data Center Information Management (DCIM) and physical security access management control systems.

Conditions of Employment:

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.

This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

Supplemental Information

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.

While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.

We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits (https://oit.colorado.gov/careers/benefits) to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.

Visit our How to Apply webpage (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) to learn more about our application process and what to expect after you apply.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or call (303) 764-7900.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

Please detail how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position.

02

Describe your experience in data center operations.

03

Describe your supervisory experience in your past or current position.

04

Please describe how you learned of this job opening.

05

The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. While a wide salary range is posted, specific criteria (experience, education, state seniority, etc.) will be used to determine any salary offer. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. It is this salary analysis, rather than any negotiation process, that determines any salary offer.

+ Yes, I acknowledge that it is to my benefit to include ALL of my RELEVANT experience in my application work history and I have done that here.

+ No, I do not wish to include ALL of my RELEVANT experience, and I understand that this may affect a potential salary offer.

06

All remote work must be performed from within the State of Colorado. If you live out of state and are selected for this position you must relocate to Colorado before commencing employment. There is no form of relocation assistance, financial or otherwise, available for any position. Do you wish to proceed with your submission?

+ Yes, I understand the above statement.

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If any of the State of Colorado positions listed in your employment history were performed as a contract employee, you MUST list the position/s, State Agency, and the name of the contracting company by whom you were paid during the contract position. If this does not apply, please type "N/A".

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Do you currently reside in the state of Colorado?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you currently require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status?

+ Yes

+ No

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In the future, will you require employer sponsorship for a Visa or employer participation in a program for the purposes of immigration status?

+ Yes

+ No

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