IS Advisor 2 - Data Center

IS Advisor 2 - Data Center

Salary

$127,222.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27010E

Division

Information Technology Services

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The IS Advisor 2 supports the operational needs of Metro's Data Center environments by performing technical, hands-on tasks that help ensure reliable and efficient operations.

ITS is a 24x7 information technology shop. Applicant must be willing and available to perform duties as required by the job. This may include work on nights, weekends and holidays.

• Resume must be attached to the application in order to be considered*

Typical Duties

• Ensures the overall health and availability of data center support services.
• Designs and ensures adherence to efficient use of data center space.
• Manages and monitors environmental aspects of satellite sites.
• Participates in Disaster Recovery planning and execution.
• Monitors and manage environmental controls and security systems for data centers.
• Oversees installation and support related to all equipment, software, and tools associated with the day-to-day management of data center and satellite sites.
• Coordinates third-party and vendor activities.
• Assists with creation and maintenance of standards, policies, and procedures specific to functional area.
• Prepares clear and concise documentation which is situation appropriate and relevant to the audience.
• Communicates technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participates or leads in long-term planning of maintenance systems required to support the data center.
• Works with Metro ITS teams and customers to identify power loads and heat loads for adding equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

5 or more years of experience in operating, engineering, or consulting, data center environments and facilities.

• No Substitution*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Candidate must receive and maintain a passing status from Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) background check.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related field
• Experience in Information Technology Leadership
• Experience in Data Center Operations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• ITIL Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

How many years of experience in operating, engineering, or consulting, data center environments and facilities do you have?

• No Experience
• One Year
• Two Years
• Three Years
• Four Years
• Five Years or More

02

Briefly describe your experience in operating, engineering, or consulting, data center environments and facilities. If none, please type N/A.

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

04

Please indicate the field of study. If none, please type N/A.

05

Briefly describe your experience in Information Technology Leadership. If none, please type N/A.

06

Please indicate which of the following certifications that you have completed.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation (ITIL) Certification
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library Master ITIL Certification
• Other
• None

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities