Data Center Manager (System Integration & Large Data Center Deployments)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Data Center Expertise with a strong System Integration SI background and over 10 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale enterprise data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have successfully led end-to-end greenfield and brownfield data center implementation projects, integrating compute, storage, networking, virtualization, HCI, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms for enterprise and hyperscale customers.
• The candidate should possess strong project management, technical leadership, customer engagement, and vendor coordination skills while ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Preferred Certifications

• VMware Certified Professional VCP
• Nutanix Certified Professional NCP
• Red Hat Certified Engineer RHCE
• Hitachi / HPE / Dell /IBM / Lenovo
• Veeam
• Commvault

Job description

• Lead large-scale data center deployment and infrastructure transformation projects from design through implementation and handover.
• Manage end-to-end System Integration SI projects involving compute, storage, networking, virtualization, security, backup, and cloud infrastructure.
• Design and deploy enterprise server, storage, Hyperconverged Infrastructure HCI, and virtualization platform
• Lead Kubernetes and container platform implementation for modern application workloads.
• Coordinate with OEMs, customers, consultants, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee data center migration, consolidation, refresh, and modernization initiatives with minimal business disruption.
• Manage rack integration, server installation, storage provisioning, network integration, and infrastructure commissioning.
• Ensure infrastructure complies with enterprise architecture, security, and operational standards.
• Develop High Availability HA, Disaster Recovery DR, and Business Continuity BCP solutions.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management of infrastructure.
• Lead customer workshops, technical solution reviews, acceptance testing, and project sign-off.
• Manage infrastructure operations, incident management, problem management, and SLA adherence.
• Prepare project plans, implementation schedules, risk assessments, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and System Integration projects.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data center deployment projects for enterprise or hyperscale environments.
• Hands-on expertise with server, storage, networking, virtualization, and HCI technologies.
• Experience implementing Kubernetes and container platforms in production.
• Strong understanding of cloud integration and hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience managing OEMs, subcontractors, and multiple technology partners.
• Ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions and infrastructure solution delivery.