Data Center Manager

This role will be responsible for the monitoring maintenance of all data center operations. This individual will collaborate with government customers to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities, monitor activities to confirm compliance, and track and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space) to the Government. The Customer utilizes an Agile Framework to plan and successfully complete all initiatives.Job Description

Collaborate with stakeholders to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities.Monitor activities to confirm compliance.Track and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space).Coordinate and control access and logistic support.Communicate maintenance intervals to affected stakeholders.Follow Datacenters procedures and processes.Establish new and/or modify existing procedures and processes for efficiency.Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of data center equipment.Ensure compliance with data center security protocols.Prepare reports on data center operations.Maintain data center documentation as assigned. These include maintenance verification documents, technical drawings, procurement documents, and related technical manuals.Supervise – engage and oversee vendors and subcontractors supporting the data center.Control data center stocks (fiber, patch panels, connectors, etc.).Responsible for racking and stacking servers and related devices.Design and implement server technologies in environments with multiple configurations.Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues that occur.Ensure safety of all personnel/equipment on-site.Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommission of physical equipment. Rapidly distinguish between isolated server problems, network outages, and power/cooling issues that impact enterprise services.Provide data center support 24/7 to respond to emergency incidents that affect mission-essential services.Required Skills

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.Experience working in an Agile environment.Experience managing hardware configuration baselines.Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance.Experience with Data Center consolidation and cloud environment transition.Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives.Track record of working effectively within a team and supporting peers toward improved processes and results.Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security, and safety.Experience monitoring environmental sensors and determining issues prior to impacting systems.Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP): Covers fundamentals of data center design, management, and operations.Strong oral and written communication skills.Desired Skills

Experience operating and maintaining systems in a Windows environment.Experience with SAN or network storage setup and administration.Experience working in an Agile environment.Familiarity with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions.Experience with troubleshooting within a security environment.Experience with backup and restore procedures.Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS): Focuses on advanced topics in data center design and management.Certified Data Center Expert (CDCE): Offers advanced-level knowledge and skills in data center design, operations, and management.

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