Manager, Server Onboarding

Vultr

Manager for Server Onboarding at Vultr overseeing server activations to support global cloud infrastructure. Leading team in high-volume deployments, ensuring quality maintenance, and optimizing processes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Server Onboarding team to deliver end-to-end activation of new servers at high velocity.
Oversee initial server imaging, bundled firmware updates, and automated provisioning pipelines.
Manage responses to capacity management requests that trigger new server deployments.
Perform basic post-onboard validation and ensure smooth handoff to the Platform team.
Build and maintain strong coordination with Capacity Management, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering teams.
Develop and optimize automation scripts and validation processes to scale onboarding throughput.
Track onboarding metrics and drive continuous improvements in cycle time and first-pass success rate.
Mentor team members on provisioning best practices and support surge periods with efficient resource allocation.
Collaborate on large-scale server migration and repurposing initiatives as needed.
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to reduce future onboarding toil.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in server provisioning, deployment automation, or infrastructure operations in a cloud/data center environment.
Hands-on expertise with server imaging, firmware management, and automation tools (Ansible, scripting, etc.).
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams during high-volume deployment phases.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience working with remote hands providers and ticketing/monitoring systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company paid Wellable subscription

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Hard Skills & Tools

server provisioningdeployment automationinfrastructure operationsserver imagingfirmware managementautomation toolsscriptingonboarding metricsvalidation processescapacity management

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcross-functional collaborationmentoringcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering