Data Center Facility Manager

12+ years of exp in Major Data Center Colo Build and IT infrastructure build.

• Experienced in managing large scale Enterprise Data Center environment.
• Support production environment and will be engaged in Data Center Critical Facilities, Designs includes Floor Plans, Rack Elevation, Overhead Infra Placement standards, Safety, Mechanical, Electrical
• Create High-Level Design & Low-Level Designs of DC Colo, Floor Diagrams, Rack Layouts
• Demonstrate ownership and responsibility in Data center Implementation work.
• Independently handle, supervise, and execute day to day work.
• Work closely with Infrastructure architects and project Managers.
• Follow best practices to show up quality work within strict timeline.
• Responsible for vendor management.
• Manage hands and feet staff along with other skillset staff responsible for project execution.
• Supervise & report day to day work progress during build and ensure completion of work in time bound manner.
• Ability to take part and contribute during crisis times, aid team members / leads / customer / HCL Leadership as needed.
• Responsible for performing root cause analysis of critical failures during DC implementation.
• Strong verbal / written communication skills.

Main Responsibilities :

• 12+ years of exp in Major Data Center Colo Build and IT infrastructure build.
• Experience in Data Center structured Cabling and supervise all Cabling following industry standard best practices and the design provided.
• Manage and supervise DC structured cabling work, Fiber Optics cabling, power cabling and rack installation.
• Manage and check Data Center facilities, including space, power, and cooling infrastructure to ensure the Normal Operations of all Managed Compute Devices.
• Extensive understanding, documentation, and experience on the below
• Telecom : MPOE, MMR, MDFs, Cross Connects, Risers / Conduits, 2N, N+1 configuration, PPM
• Electrical : Power Feeds to DC, Transformers, Generators, UPS, Battery Banks, , 2N, N+1 configuration, PPM
• Mechanical : Chillers, CRAC / CRAH, Lead Detection, Fire Protection, Cooling, Ground protection / Lightening Arrestor
• Physical Security : Perimeter, Inside DC, Access control,
• DC COLO : Architecture, Rack Elevation, Rack, Stack, Cable, Label , Decom
• Assessment & audit the above and identify risks and document.
• Perform Data Center survey and rack placement as per the drawing.
• Unpacking, unboxing and inspection of the equipment for physical damage before installation and make necessary arrangements for return for damage equipment.
• Should handle managing build team and helping them to understand technical requirements.
• Hardware Trouble shooting, upgrades or replacements.
• Experience in the following technologies is advantage
• Compute and Networking (LAN, WAN, )
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems

Certifications Desired

Added Advantage

• ITIL V3 Certification
• Data Center certifications IDCA DCES, DCIE, CCDP
• Education

Engineering graduate or equivalent from reputed universities