Data Center Infrastructure Leader

Req ID:252378

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We are currently seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Leader to join our team in DC, District of Columbia (US-DC), United States (US).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data center infrastructure operations for a large federal client, ensuring the efficient and resilient operation of geographically distributed data centers.
• Collaborate closely with federal client stakeholders to understand their specific data center requirements, business objectives, and security compliance needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive data center infrastructure strategies that align with the client's goals and adhere to federal guidelines and regulations.
• Oversee and manage data center operations, including power distribution, cooling, equipment deployment, and maintenance.
• Lead the implementation of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, visibility, and capacity planning.
• Develop and enforce site and system resiliency practices to ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness for all data center locations.
• Provide leadership to a team responsible for data center technicians, engineers, and support staff, ensuring effective communication, training, and performance management.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of data center operations, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, business continuity strategies, and risk assessment frameworks.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and federal regulations to continuously enhance data center infrastructure strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to federal clients on the status of data center operations, resiliency measures, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for data center infrastructure operations, including staffing, equipment, and tools.
• Provide expert guidance to the federal client on data center infrastructure management, ITIL principles, and strategies for optimizing data center operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data center infrastructure management, with a strong focus on federal clients.
• Proven experience working with large federal clients in the Washington D.C. area or proximate Virginia, demonstrating a deep understanding of their data center needs and compliance requirements.
• Valid ITIL v3 or ITIL v4 certification is required.
• Willingness to live in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and travel to data center locations within the region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful track record of managing data center operations for a federal client with multiple, geographically distributed data centers.
• Deep familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions, site and system resiliency practices, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate data center operations teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal IT security standards, compliance regulations, and guidelines (NIST, FISMA, etc.).
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization of data center infrastructure operations.
• Preferred Certification(s): Project Management Professional Certified (PMP),Uptime Institute AOS,and at least 1 High level technology certification (examples include MCSE, LPIC-3, CCNP, VCAP, or equivalents)

Location:

This position is based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area or proximate Virginia, with occasional travel to data center locations within the region

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

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