"Data Center Operations Specialist I - 2 positions to be filled"

Posted: 22-Nov-25

Location: Huntsville, Texas

Categories: Information Technology, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 45527

Requisition: 202500366S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Academic & Research Technologies

General Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Provides monitoring and support for Sam Houston State University's Data Center physical infrastructure to include facility power, cooling, and space management.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

• Monitors and responds to Data Center alerts according to written procedures on a 24/7/365 basis.
• Communicates effectively and timely with team members, supervisors, and clients.
• Provides central point of communication for Data Center related activities.
• Ensures normal operations of Data Center heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.
• Performs Data Center physical access control including escorting personnel and conducting tours.
• Monitors system backups and ensure safe transportation and storage of physical backup media.
• Installs new and maintain existing Information Technology (IT) assets.
• Maintains records of all Data Center operating values and IT assets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.