Data Centre & Facilities Team Lead
Data Centre & Facilities Team Lead | Telecomms | Gibraltar | Office based / Hybrid (relocation available)
Data Centre & Facilities Team Lead required for a leading telecoms company in Gibraltar to oversee the operation, maintenance, and security of our data centres and facilities.
The Data Centre & Facilities Team Lead will be responsible for managing all aspects of our data centres and facilities infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and optimal performance.
This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively.
The ideal candidate will have experience in data centre management, facilities maintenance, best practices, and industry standards.
What's on offer to you?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry trends
- Health and wellness programs
What You Will Be Doing
Data Centre Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of data centres, ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly and efficiently
- Perform routine checks, periodic maintenance and troubleshooting of data centre infrastructure, covering all power, cooling, and security subsystems
- Monitor environmental conditions within data centres to ensure optimal operating conditions are maintained
- Design an in-DC catalogue of both external and internal services, and a set of procedures and protocols to manage the life-cycle of those.
Ultimately, build a customer portal to increase the operational efficiency and customer experience - Design, implement and enforce a commercially oriented operational model, ensuring a secure customer access to the facilities on a 24/7 schema
- Develop and maintain documentation for data centre security and operational policies, assets and services inventory, and core DC technical infrastructure designs and configurations
Facilities Management:
- Manage the maintenance and upkeep of company facilities, including office spaces, equipment rooms, and utility systems
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to schedule and oversee facility repairs, upgrades, and renovations
- Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
- Implement energy-efficient practices to reduce operating costs and environmental impact
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for facilities, including fire drills and evacuation procedures
Security and Compliance:
- Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect data centre assets from physical and cyber threats
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 27001, as applicable to data centre operations
Team Leadership:
- Lead and motivate a team of data centre technicians and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Facilities Management, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data centre management, facilities maintenance, or a similar role
- Strong technical knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including servers, networking, cooling systems, and power distribution
- Experience with facility management software and tools for monitoring and maintenance
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
- Proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to completion
- Knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and regulations related to data centre operations and facilities management
Keywords: Data Centre & Facilities Team Lead | Gibraltar
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Permanent
- Rate: Competitive salary plus benefits
- Location: Gibraltar
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Telecoms
- Recruiter: SRG
- Contact: Robert Ally
- Tel: 0035020069999
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-05-02 10:46:14 -
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