Data Center Manager

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Public Health
Servers
Computer Networking
Data Storage
Access Control
Capacity Management
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Business Continuity Planning
Auditing
High Availability
Server Hardware
Operating Systems
Network Design
Cabling
Data Security
Disaster Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Distribution
Backup
UPS
Budget
Resource Allocation
Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Computer Science
Information Technology
Data Center Administration
Management
IT Infrastructure
Entrepreneurship
IT Strategy
Partnership
Application Development
Cyber Security
Recruiting
Life Insurance

Job Details

Title: Data Center Manager
Location: Long Island City, NY
In person interview

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our data systems, which are vital to our public health mission.

Job Duties:

  • Oversee all daily operations of the data center, including servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and power/cooling infrastructure.
  • Ensure the physical and operational integrity of the data center. Implement robust security protocols, manage access controls, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Develop and execute long-term strategies for data center capacity planning, upgrades, and modernization. This includes evaluating new technologies like cloud integration and virtualization.
  • Create, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to guarantee data availability and minimize downtime in the event of an emergency.
  • Manage the data center budget, including capital and operational expenses. Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure optimal performance and cost-effective solutions.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform regular audits to maintain high availability and efficiency.
Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, and network infrastructure including cabling, protocols, and security.
  • Familiarity with data security, disaster recovery protocols, and regulatory compliance
  • Understanding of power distribution, backup systems (UPS), and cooling infrastructure.
  • Experience in planning, executing, and managing IT projects, including budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Education and Experience:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in data center management, with a proven track record of managing complex IT infrastructure.
Additional Details:
  • This is a fully onsite role
  • Location: Long Island City, New York

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision health benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)
401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.
Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).

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