Manager Enterprise Computer Operations
- 503449
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: May 8 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Allen Purcell, 575-646-3170 purcell@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Lead the team that keeps our digital backbone running. In this role, you’ll oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of our data center infrastructure power, cooling, UPS systems, generators, and environmental monitoring.
You’ll stay ahead of issues through proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. You’ll also collaborate with IT teams to design secure, scalable solutions, drive upgrades that boost performance and security, administer our enterprise job scheduling system, and maintain clear, accurate documentation. If you’re ready to elevate reliability and protect mission‑critical systems, this is where you make your mark.
Position Details
Position Title: Manager Enterprise Computer Operations
College/Division: Information Technology
Department: 450300-IT DATA CENTER & ACCESS CONTROL
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 77,235.92-100,406.80
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of the physical data center environments. Ensures continuous availability of critical infrastructure systems including power, cooling, environmental monitoring, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and backup generation. Proactively monitors conditions, responds to alarms and incidents, coordinates maintenance activities, and enforces safety, compliance, and operational standards to protect enterprise computing assets. Lead and collaborate with other IT team members to design and implement datacenter solutions that meet business, safety, and security requirements. Plan and implement upgrades or enhancements to datacenter operations to improve functionality and security. Application administration for enterprise job scheduling system. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually improve reliability and performance. Document system configurations, procedures, and changes to maintain an accurate and comprehensive knowledge base.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
ITIL is Preferred and Experience with data center operations is preferred
Special Certification/Licensure:
***Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.***
***Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and the translation of other relevant employment documents prior to being offered employment at New Mexico State University. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet an employment related credential requirement. An evaluation is required even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.***
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
