Manager Data Center Operations (Garland)

Manager Data Center Operations

 

Your role 

The Manager Data Center Operations is responsible for overseeing the execution of local data center operations at one or more data center properties. Data center operations include, but are not limited to:

• Engineering operations and core infrastructure maintenance
• Data center construction management, commissioning and start-up
• Delivery of data center services including colocation, connectivity, raised floor services and deployment
• Installation and management of all cable and network infrastructure supporting facility and customer connectivity
• Technical event management including post-event root cause analysis and infrastructure repair

 

If the property’s Property Manager is not located at the property, the Manager Data Center Operations responsibilities may also include oversight of general facility operations, including, but not limited to, security, janitorial and other facility management functions.

The Manager Data Center Operations will have experience in data center electrical, mechanical and network system operations and possess knowledge of large scale data centers, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and monitoring systems. In addition, the Manager Data Center Operations shall participate in the scheduling, coordination and completion all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems.

The Manager Data Center Operations is ultimately responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing operational strategies to ensure Digital Realty’s data center operations achieve the highest level of availability. 

 

What you’ll do 

• Execute all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Supervises all construction activity and installations, in coordination with internal and external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Manages provisioning of data center services including colocation, connectivity, raised floor services, deployment and any additional services to be delivered to data center customers.
• Manages all local customer installations, in coordination with Sales Engineering, Design & Construction and Colocation Operations to coordinate customer move-ins and turn-ups, including deployments, power circuit installations and connectivity requirements.
• Oversees local installation, maintenance and repair of all network infrastructure supporting all Digital Realty and customer connectivity in coordination with internal IT and network personnel.
• Supervise local engineering team to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to guarantee execution of Digital Realty’s periodic maintenance program and maintenance calendar.
• Develop, implement and audit local standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to be in compliance with Digital Realty’s standards and industry best practices.
• Supervise local change management processes including the review and approval of all Method of Procedures (MOPs) for maintenance and one-time/emergency repair events in coordination with onsite personnel, contractors and customers.
• Manage all maintenance and repair contracts to ensure compliance with maintenance standards and operational requirements. Confirm all vendors are qualified and adhere to Digital Realty’s performance standards and scopes of work.
• Responsible for timely execution of data center services such as remote hands, customer installations and service requests.
• Supervise security personnel and manage security systems including the adherence to security policies and compliance programs (as r