Data Center Facilities Manager

Job Title: Data Center Facilities Manager

Position type: Full-Time Exempt

Location: Onsite (Chester, VA)

About Chirisa Technology Parks

Chirisa Technology Parks provides customers with managed cloud and colocation infrastructure and services. We focus on delivering the most cost-effective management of distributed workloads across private, public, and managed infrastructures, including colocation. With diverse networks and power infrastructure combined with skilled engineers working 24x7, we deliver highly secure and reliable colocation and managed solutions.

Job Summary:

As the Data Center Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our state-of-the-art datacenter and colocation facility in Chester, VA. Your primary focus will be to ensure the continuous uptime, security, and efficiency of the facility while leading a team of technicians and engineers. You will also work closely with clients to address their specific colocation needs and maintain excellent relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the datacenter and colocation facility in Chester, VA.
• Manage a team of datacenter technicians and engineers, providing leadership, guidance, and technical expertise.
• Ensure the facility adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for security, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor and optimize datacenter infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and server equipment, to maintain peak performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer support teams to understand clients' colocation requirements and provide customized solutions.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source equipment, negotiate contracts, and manage service agreements.
• Plan and execute datacenter expansion and upgrades to meet the growing demands of our clients.
• Implement and maintain strict security protocols to safeguard the datacenter and prevent unauthorized access.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to datacenter procedures, operations, and incident reports.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential issues and recommend improvements.
• Manage the datacenter budget, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience (10 years) in managing and operating data centers and colocation facilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide technical staff effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of datacenter infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, networking, and server hardware.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, compliance standards, and security protocols for datacenter operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams effectively.
• Demonstrated project management abilities for handling datacenter expansion and upgrades.
• Proficiency in using datacenter management tools and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient practices and environmental sustainability in datacenter operations is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, In person

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.