Manager - Data Center

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Center Operations Management:

- Oversee daily data center operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, and operating systems.

- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of Datacenter Compute, Storage and Networking systems.

2. Infrastructure Management:

- Manage data center infrastructure, including networking, Storage and server systems.

- Plan, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure upgrades and migrations.

3. Capacity Planning and Management:

- Develop and maintain capacity plans to ensure data center infrastructure meets business demands.

- Monitor and optimize resource utilization to prevent bottlenecks and waste.

4. Security and Compliance:

- Ensure data center security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met

- Implement and maintain security controls, access management, and incident response procedures.

5. Team Management:

- Lead, train, and mentor data center operations team members.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

6. Vendor Management:

- Manage relationships with data center vendors, contractors, and partners.

- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.

7. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

- Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

- Ensure data center operations align with organizational resilience goals.

8. Budgeting and Cost Management:

- Manage data center budget, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

2. 6-9 years of experience in data center operations management.

3. Proven expertise in data center infrastructure, security, and compliance.

4. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

5. Experience with data center management tools, such as DCIM, ITSM, and monitoring software.

6. Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001 etc).

Nice to Have:

1. Relevant certifications: ITIL, CKA, CCNA, RHCA etc

2. Experience with cloud, hybrid, or edge computing environments.

3. Knowledge of Kubernetes and DevOps practices.