Data Centre Operations Lead - Rockville, MD

Client is looking for a hands-on person with strong expertise and experience in the below areas.

Data Centre Operations Lead

Location: Rockville, MD - Onsite from day1

• Windows/Linux Server Administration - Deployments, Decommissions, Patching
• Active Directory, GPO creations, Azure AD, SSO.
• VMWare/VxRail/Citrix
• LogicMon/ MoogSoft or similar observability and AI OPs tools.
• Storage and Backup tools experience
• Cloud exposure - Preferably AWS - EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, EKS and AWS networking
• Automations - PowerShell, Ansible etc.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant professional training are a plus.

Minimum 10 years of experience in data center operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior technical role.

Extensive experience in data center operations, with a proven track record of managing large-scale data center environments.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing operations team.

In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Experience with incident and problem management, change management, and capacity planning.

Strong understanding of compliance, security, and regulatory requirements related to data center operations.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.

A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation in data center operations.