Lead data center operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of enterprise infrastructure. Manage a team of data center engineers and oversee end-to-end data center operations. Strong experience in infrastructure, incident management, and team handling required.
Key Highlights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Nice to Have
Job Description
Job Title: Data Centre Operations Lead
Location: Rockville, MD (Onsite – Day 1)
Job Type: Contract to Hire (6 Months)
Employment: W2 / C2C (Both Accepted)
Relocation: Open (Candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Centre Operations Lead to oversee end-to-end data center operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of enterprise infrastructure.
This is a leadership role requiring both hands-on technical expertise and team management experience, acting as the primary escalation point for all data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data center engineers
- Assign and track daily tasks aligned with business priorities
- Act as the escalation point for critical issues
Data Center Operations
- Manage daily operations ensuring uptime and reliability
- Oversee infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization
- Ensure adherence to operational standards and best practices
Looking to advance your IT & Network Engineering career with relocation support? Explore IT & Network Engineering Jobs with Relocation Packages that include comprehensive packages to help you move and settle in your new role.
Incident Management
- Lead major incident response and resolution
- Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures
- Maintain incident management processes and SOPs
Infrastructure & Technology
Hands-on experience with:
- VMware, VxRail
- Citrix (NetScaler, SDX)
- Active Directory & Azure AD (SSO, GPO)
- Windows & Linux Servers
- Monitoring Tools: LogicMonitor, Moogsoft
- Security: PKI, BeyondTrust
- Storage & Backup: SAN/NAS
Performance & Capacity Planning
Discover our full range of relocation jobs with comprehensive support packages to help you relocate and settle in your new location.
- Monitor system performance and utilization
- Conduct capacity planning and optimization
- Improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, HIPAA
- Implement and maintain security controls
- Support audits and regulatory requirements
Disaster Recovery
- Develop and manage Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies
- Conduct DR testing and ensure business continuity
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with vendors for infrastructure support
- Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular updates
Interested in relocating to United State? Check out our comprehensive Relocation Jobs in United State page with detailed relocation packages and benefits.
System Administration
- Manage Windows & Linux servers (patching, troubleshooting, upgrades)
- Handle DNS, IIS, storage, and server deployments
Storage & Backup
- Manage backup, restore, archival, and retention
- Ensure data integrity and recovery readiness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
- 10+ years of Data Center experience
- 5+ years in leadership role
- Strong experience in infrastructure, incident management, and team handling
Preferred Skills
- Certifications: Microsoft / VMware / Citrix
- ITIL framework knowledge
- Cloud & hybrid environment experience
Similar Jobs
Explore other opportunities that match your interests
Intelletec
Insight Global
Senior Auditor - Digital Technology & Cybersecurity
