Cloud Manager/Architect

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of server, storage, and network hardware in physical data centers and cloud environments.
• Manage data center and server room physical space, rack installations, cable management, power distribution, and cooling systems to ensure efficient operation.
• Manage cloud resources and services, acting as the primary subject matter expert for the cloud system to support business needs.
• Select and recommend, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and service providers for infrastructure components and services.
• Plan and execute projects, such as data center buildouts and cloud migrations, from conception to completion.
• Participate in budget planning for infrastructure investments, managed service providers, and operating costs, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Establish, maintain, and provide weekly KPI/metrics for critical availability and performance of the infrastructure environment.
• Implement robust backup methodologies, disaster recovery, and continuity planning to minimize data loss and ensure service availability.
• Lead incident response, problem resolution, and change management processes for infrastructure-related issues and updates.
• Ensure the implementation of strong cybersecurity measures, including knowledge of firewalls and VPNs, end-point protection, to protect infrastructure and data.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 10+ years of experience in data center program management, infrastructure, or data center development
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and tuning MS Windows server environments running on VMware or cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure).
• Solid understanding of network architecture, virtualization, SAN, cloud computing (AWS, etc.), and server hardware.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse IT team.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to liaise with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Experience in managing large-scale IT projects and infrastructure implementations.
• Ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies and methodologies in the IT landscape. • Proven success managing large-scale, cross-disciplinary data center or colocation projects
• Hands-on engagement with emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and high-density compute platforms