Head of Data Center IT Infrastructure

The role

You will own data center IT operations across APAC, covering Nebius-owned and colocation sites. You will lead operations for GPU and high-performance computing infrastructure and build and scale the regional operations organization.

What you will do

• Define and run the support model per site including 24/7 L1/L2 on-site, L3, and on-call coverage
• Own post-acceptance change management including upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Ensure availability and performance of compute, storage and network infrastructure
• Own operational readiness for new data centers including staffing, access, tooling, and monitoring
• Define acceptance criteria and handover from the Project team
• Own the global asset lifecycle including intake, CMDB accuracy, audits, and e-waste
• Own RMA end to end through OEM channels and partner integrations
• Set spare-zone standards and stock levels per site
• Own SLAs and OLAs with platform, storage, network, and internal teams
• Manage colocation, field-service, outsourcing and OEM relationships

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in data center IT operations including hands-on infrastructure support
• 5+ years leading managers across multiple sites or countries
• Experience taking new data centers or clusters from build into operations
• Deep operational knowledge of RMA, asset management and spare planning at scale
• Familiarity with GPU/ HPC infrastructure and its failure modes
• Experience owning SLAs/OLAs and RACI between infrastructure teams
• Strong ITIL / ITSM grounding
• Vendor and contract management with colocation providers, field-service vendors and OEMs
• Experience building and scaling teams
• Fluent English
• Readiness to travel

Nice to have

• Experience with GB200 / GB300-class liquid-cooled deployments (DLC, CDU operations)
• Experience with franchise or outsourced DC operating models
• Audits experience
• ITIL or PMP certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply
• Will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire

About the company

Nebius is building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises. The company is listed on Nasdaq and is headquartered in Amsterdam with a global footprint.