Job description Job Type: Full-time | Location: Fort Worth, TX | Department : Operations | Reporting to: Associate Director, Operations | Work Location Type: #onsite
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Asset Manager Technology, focusing on HPC Hardware & Infrastructure is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of high-performance computing (HPC) technology assets, including GPU/CPU compute nodes, high-speed networking, storage platforms, and supporting rack-level infrastructure. This role ensures accurate inventory and configuration data, drives governance across procurement to retirement processes, and partners with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to optimize availability, utilization, compliance, and total cost of ownership across HPC environments.
Job requirements- 8+ years of experience in data center operations, hardware asset management, or large-scale compute environments (HPC, AI/ML clusters, or cloud infrastructure preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of server hardware (GPU/CPU architectures), networking (NICs, switches, RDMA, InfiniBand/Ethernet), and storage systems.
- Experience managing high-density compute environments, particularly GPU-based workloads.
- Familiarity with hardware monitoring, asset management, and DCIM tools, as well as firmware and lifecycle management systems.
- Experience with industry frameworks such as ITIL, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data center operational best practices.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose hardware and network performance issues.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex, high-volume asset environments.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-availability environment with shifting priorities.
Job responsibilities - Lead day-to-day operations and lifecycle management of technology assets within the data center, including GPUs, CPUs, NICs, storage devices, and network switching equipment.
- Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for IT hardware to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and longevity.
- Manage the full asset lifecycle for technology equipment, including procurement support, inventory control, configuration tracking, firmware/driver management, warranty oversight, and end-of-life (EOL) planning.
- Oversee hardware deployment, commissioning, and decommissioning processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and minimal service disruption.
- Supervise on-site technical staff and contractors responsible for rack integration, cabling, hardware swaps, and diagnostics, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational best practices.
- Monitor system health, utilization, and performance metrics (e.g., GPU utilization, network throughput, hardware error rates) to meet uptime and performance SLAs.
- Coordinate capacity planning for compute and network resources, aligning hardware availability with customer workloads and business growth.
- Lead incident response for technology asset failures, including root cause analysis (RCA), failure trend analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Canadian and British Columbia regulations, including WorkSafeBC safety standards, environmental handling of electronic waste (e-waste), and applicable data/security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Manage vendor relationships for hardware suppliers, OEMs, and maintenance providers, ensuring timely support, RMA processing, and cost-effective procurement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, software, network, and operations teams to support hardware optimization, firmware rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Maintain accurate documentation of asset inventories, configurations, maintenance activities, incidents, and audit records using asset management and DCIM tools.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for technology asset procurement, maintenance, and refresh cycles, identifying cost optimization opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on hardware reliability, performance efficiency, and operational scalability.
Job benefits At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.
Compensation
- Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
- Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).
Health & Wellness
- 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Retirement & Financial Wealth
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Access to financial planning and legal services
Time Off & Leave Programs
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Growth & Development
- Internal skills training and advancement pathways
- Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
Community & Culture
- Company events and team-building activities
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you're passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!
