Data Centre Operations Lead (Remote)

Join Our Team as a Data Centre Operations Lead and Make a Real Impact!

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Operations Lead to join our team remotely. As a core member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading and managing data centre operations, ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day activities, and driving success in our data centre operations.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data Centre Operations Lead to manage and oversee the operations of our data centres, including co-location and domestic data centres. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with expertise in data centre operations, server administration, and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee data centre operations, including co-location and domestic data centres
• Lead and manage server administration, including Windows and Linux
• Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day activities, including server patching, troubleshooting, commissioning, and de-commissioning in VMWare, VxRail, and AWS/OCI environments
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, Azure AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, and PowerShell
• Collaborate with application and business teams to ensure effective project management and coordination
• Lead major incident calls until RCA and RCCA, and have ITSM certifications
• Have experience with data centre DR tests, cloud technologies (AWS, OCI, and Azure), and monitoring tools (Logic Monitor, MoogSoft)

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• At least Level 3 experience in data centre operations, server hardware, Wintel/Linux, AD, and backup/storage
• Strong technical skills in one or more of the following areas:
  • Windows Server Administration, Server Patching, Troubleshooting, Commission and De-commissions in VMWare, VxRail and AWS/OCI environments
  • DHCP, DNS, GPO Management, PowerShell
  • Active Directory and Azure AD Management
  • Linux Server Administration, DHCP, DNS, IAM User Management, Commission and De-commissions in VMWare, VxRail and AWS/OCI environments
  • Server Patching, troubleshooting, Ansible Playbooks and Tower, Shell/Bash scripting
• Experience with VMWare, VxRail Administration, Backup and Storage Technologies, Citrix Technologies, and data centre DR tests
• Good exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, OCI, and Azure) and monitoring tools (Logic Monitor, MoogSoft)
• Some team and project management experience, coordination with application and business teams
• ITSM certifications and experience leading major incident calls

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work remotely as a core member of our team.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced data centre operations professional looking to make a real impact, please apply now to this exciting role.