Who We Are :
Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
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Job Summary :
The Technical Operations Trainer - TechOps is a learning and development professional responsible for designing delivering and continuously improving comprehensive training programs for the entire TechOps organization spanning individual contributors to senior managers. This role serves as the hands-on training leader for Technical Customer Service Representatives (TCSRs) and the strategic training partner for Network Engineers Cloud Engineers Systems Engineers and Enterprise Technology teams within a mission-critical 24x7x365 data center environment. The position focuses on eliminating single points of failure through systematic knowledge transfer cross-training initiatives and career development pathways while building scalable training infrastructure and resources.
Key Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned) :
Training Design & Delivery
- Create and deliver instructor-led virtual and on-demand training programs encompassing technical knowledge troubleshooting methodologies system proficiency and process adherence
- Develop scenario-based and simulation training environments that replicate real-world customer interactions and service-impacting events
- Facilitate comprehensive onboarding certification and upskilling programs for TCSRs Network Engineers Cloud Engineers and Systems Engineers
- Deliver training content covering alarm board monitoring ticket management DNS VPNs routing protocols customer communications and enterprise technology systems
Subject Matter Expert Coordination & Knowledge Management
Identify engage and coordinate with technical subject matter experts across all TechOps disciplines to ensure training accuracy and relevanceDocument subdisciplines within Enterprise Technology Network Engineering and Systems Engineering domainsDevelop and maintain comprehensive knowledge base articles job aids and digital learning assetsCollaborate with SMEs to create standardized training materials that capture institutional knowledge and best practicesStrategic Training Leadership & Program Development
Develop and execute comprehensive training roadmaps aligned with TechOps organizational goals and service level agreementsPartner with leadership to identify document and prioritize training needs across Enterprise Technology Network Engineering and Systems Engineering disciplinesConduct systematic gap analyses to identify single points of failure and knowledge dependencies across technical teamsCollaborate with leadership to design and implement cross-training programs to build organizational resilience and reduce knowledge silosSupport leadership enforcing accountability around training schedules and onboarding timelines through regular reporting and stakeholder meetingsVendor & Resource Management
Manage relationships with third-party training vendors and certification providersHelp to evaluate and procure external training resources platforms and tools to supplement internal capabilitiesCoordinate external certification programs and professional development opportunitiesPerformance Management & Continuous Improvement
Track and manage employee certifications internal qualifications and recurring training requirements in alignment with compliance and security standardsEvaluate training program effectiveness using feedback assessments performance metrics and business impact dataImplement data-driven training evaluation methodologies to measure ROI and continuously improve content and delivery methodsMaintain detailed training records and provide regular reporting on program outcomes and organizational capability improvementsTechnology & Systems Integration
Maintain working familiarity with QTS technologies and systems including ticketing platforms (e.g. ServiceNow) customer-facing tools network infrastructure and enterprise technology stacksLeverage LMS platforms digital learning tools and knowledge management systems to deliver scalable training solutionsStay current with industry best practices emerging technologies and evolving training methodologiesCulture & Professional Development
Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes continuous learning professional growth and career advancementSupport career development pathways from individual contributor to senior management levelsChampion a culture of knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaborationTravel up to 25% as needed to support remote teams major initiatives or in-person training sessionsBasic Qualifications
5 years of experience in learning and development instructional design or training program management3 years of technical experience in a mission-critical environment such as a data center NOC service provider or similar 24x7x365 technical support settingProven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide training programs for technical teamsStrong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent training initiativesDemonstrated ability to work strategically with senior leadership and assist stakeholders in meeting training commitmentsExperience conducting training needs assessments and gap analysesStrong organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced dynamic environmentsAbility to learn and teach complex technical concepts across multiple technology domainsU.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirementsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Learning & Development Instructional Design Education or related field; technical degree (Computer Science Information Technology Engineering) preferredProfessional certifications in learning and development (e.g. CPTD ATD Master Trainer CPLP)Experience as a TCSR NOC technician Network Engineer or Systems Engineer with hands-on exposure to routing switching ticketing systems DNS management and enterprise technologiesTechnical certifications such as CompTIA CTT Network CCNA or equivalent demonstrating ability to understand and teach technical contentExperience with vendor management and third-party training procurementFamiliarity with Cisco Juniper or similar network platforms and tools such as SNMP NetFlow and DNS management utilitiesAdvanced experience with LMS platforms digital learning tools (e.g. Articulate Teams SharePoint) and knowledge base management systemsUnderstanding of ITIL processes especially incident and change managementExperience with advanced training evaluation methodologies (e.g. Kirkpatrick Model Phillips ROI Model data analytics)Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and compliance frameworks (e.g. FedRAMP SOC 2)Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Experienced instructional design and facilitation skills with ability to adapt delivery methods based on diverse learner needs and technical skill levelsExperienced in leadership development communication training and customer service excellence programsThis role offers significant growth potential with opportunities to expand into enterprise-wide learning strategy organizational development change management and learning leadership positionsStrong business acumen and strategic thinking to align learning initiatives with organizational objectives and identify expansion opportunitiesExcellent stakeholder management and influence skills for engaging leadership SMEs and cross-functional teamsExceptional project management abilities with experience using project management tools and methodologiesAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify training gaps and measure program effectivenessProficiency in Microsoft Office Teams virtual training platforms and learning management systemsStrong vendor relationship management and negotiation skillsDetail-oriented with exceptional organizational and documentation abilitiesAbility to thrive in ambiguous situations and build programs from the ground upChange management skills to drive adoption of new training initiatives and processesTOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible.
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Key Skills
EAM,Bar Management,Actuarial,Instrumentation Engineering,Audio Visual
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1