Data Center Director jobs in New Jersey

Data Center Director directs and optimizes all operations of a data center facility to ensure data performance, availability, and security. Designs operating procedures and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems within a data center to maximize operational efficiency. Being a Data Center Director monitors environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. Ensures timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Additionally, Data Center Director coordinates with outside teams to identify and implement new systems to support existing and future business needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Data Center Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Data Center Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director Infrastructure Cloud & Data Center Operations
  • Eisai
  • Nutley, NJ FULL_TIME
  • At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

    The Infrastructure Cloud & DC Operations will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of Data centers & cloud computing environments. Candidate will work with a team of engineers, architects, BRMS, vendors and other IT professionals to ensure that all systems are running smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a wide range of technical competencies to understand and challenge norms to improve operations.

    Candidate will also be responsible for developing new strategies, roadmaps, or processes to improve the performance of Eisai's datacenters and cloud services. The candidate will provide direction to and ensure quality of work produced by multiple outsourced managed services teams comprising of both operations and project teams. Candidate must use sound technical judgment, provide clear guidance to team members, and be instrumental in removing productivity barriers.

    • Responsible for ensuring proper incident management and overcoming operational inefficiencies of various areas such as monitoring, backups, databases, process documentation, quality control, capacity management, service degradation, escalation support, software and hardware upgrades, storage, servers, virtualization (applications and desktops), infrastructure inventories (CMDB), audits, change control and operational compliance.
    • Manage the day-to-day operations of application hosting services, including patching, and updating software components.
    • Ensure monitoring and manage of incident and request tickets for content, proper routing, first call resolution, problem detection, and timely closure.
    • Monitor system performance and capacity levels to ensure that they meet business needs.
    • Analyze statistics to measure the effectiveness of cloud services, including usage rates, latency times, and error rates.
    • Monitor security measures to ensure that data is safe from unauthorized access or transmission.
    • Coordinate with internal/external staff to troubleshoot issues and resolve problems.
    • Participate in change management and Disaster recovery processes.
    • Manage and communicate high severity issues through resolution, providing accurate and timely status reports to management.
    • Define/Manage delivery of services and resources to meet or exceed SLA's and KPI's
    • Conduct performance reviews to create or enforce best practices.
    • Oversee customer engagement efforts to identify new services and opportunities to improve current services using customer experience methodologies.
    • Responsible for communicating and driving organization-wide infrastructure Capacity Planning and FinOps strategies.
    • Responsible for guiding team members to gather quality evidence towards audits such as SOX, IA, penetration testing, and IT audits.
    • Analyze data sources to identify opportunities for continual service improvement.
    • Identify and document service requirements in formalized requirements management system.
    • Identify, recommend, and implement approved automation.
    • Ensure all operational processes and procedures are clearly documented and maintained.
    • Provide leadership for the team to identify and implement opportunities for service enhancements.
    • Meet with BRMS to gain feedback on team performance and take action to address gaps, if any.
    • Meet budgetary objectives and adjust service constraints based on financial analysis.
    • Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes including an ITIL framework.
    • Manage and oversee quality work of managed service providers, contractors, and project teams. Direct the work of staff from a technical perspective while handling administrative areas.
    • Partners with procurement to negotiate contracts, and license renewals, while ensuring license compliance.

    Requirements

    • Education
      • Bachelor's Degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, or business administration or a related field (or equal years of experience)

    • Information Technology Experience
      • 10 years of overall experience in information technology
      • 4 years of experience as a Datacenter and Cloud operations lead
      • AWS practitioner / Azure foundation certifications
      • ITIL Foundation certified with strong understanding of the ITIL framework.
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Ability to clearly present knowledge and best practices to key stakeholders
      • knowledge of LDAP, AD, SSO, Centrify, Email Infrastructure, Web Services
      • Experience with AWS and Azure all services required to build Infrastructure solutions.
      • Experience with virtualization, Veritas Products.
      • Experience with AWS Control Tower/Azure Landing zone
      • Working knowledge of audit and compliance requirements in a large global enterprise
      • Experience in implementing and maintaining scalability, failover, high availability, DR, capacity planning, security, and compliance.
      • Backups and recovers tools. AWS backup, Veeam, etc.
      • Experience managing Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, containers.
      • Manage DevOps automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelining, automated delivery models, Azure Devops, Cloud formations, Terraform ARM templates, GitHub.
      • Performance monitoring and tuning
      • Experience with Physical servers such as HP DL series, Sun Spark, Dell Power store, Pure Storage Array, Dell IDPA, and Fabric Networking.
      • Self-motivated with willingness to learn new services and functionality.
      • Strong business analysis skill and experience, including requirements definition and process modelling.
      • Strong technical competency with willingness to learn.

    • Leadership and Teamwork
      • Strong record of accomplishment of effective cross-functional team collaboration and execution
      • Ready to think, behave and act in an innovative consulting manner to drive the organization's digital business strategies.
      • Effective leadership skills, including consensus building.

    • Project Management
      • Experience leading teams and driving results with multiple projects across several functional areas.
      • Experience in project planning, development, and delivery
      • Experience in managing projects in collaboration with external partners (managed service organizations, technology vendors, and consulting companies)

    • Communication, Organization and Problem-Solving Skills
      • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to network, strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and a strong customer focus are necessary.
      • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
      • Demonstrated problem solving skills, including taking ownership to ensure timely resolution, a strong sense of urgency, keen attention to detail, and the ability to plan, organize and successfully execute in an environment under time and resource pressures.

    • Eisai Core Values
      • Consistent demonstration and embodiment of Eisai company core values Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, Patient/Stakeholder Centricity

    • Desirable Knowledge & Experience
      • Prior experience with managed services in an on-shore/off-shore model highly preferred
      • Prior Pharmaceutical experience is preferred.
      • Prior experience in designing and implementing complex, global, multi-tenant, multi-language solutions.

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Lean Six Sigma Director
  • Koniag Data Solutions, LLC
  • Picatinny Arsenal, NJ FULL_TIME
  • KDS Job ID 2325166 Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Director with a Secret Security Clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Pica...
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Center Director
  • Little Hearts Learning Center
  • Morristown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Little Hearts Learning Center is a home-like Day care center, with low child/teacher ratios, and a positive environment.Little Hearts is hiring a leader and Center Director, who can play a key role in...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Daycare Center Director (FT)
  • Tiny Steps Learning Center
  • Paterson, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Tiny Steps Learning Center is looking for a Full-Time Daycare Center Director (Bilingual English/Spanish).Reports to:Owners or stakeholders.Basic Function:To implement the mission of the organization ...
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Daycare Center Director (Bilingual)
  • Tiny Steps Learning Center
  • Paterson, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Tiny Steps Learning Center is looking for a Full-Time Daycare Center Director (Bilingual English/Spanish).Reports to:Owners or stakeholders.Basic Function:To implement the mission of the organization ...
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Early Childhood - Center Director
  • Creative Learning Center
  • Shrewsbury, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Summary Director for Private Early Childhood and Primary School in Monmouth County, NJ. (Preschool through Second Grade) We are seeking a candidate to grow with us! As a long-established and renowned ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Human Resources Director
  • Soaring On Hope
  • Welcome to Soaring on Hope, where it is our mission to make hope happen everyday! Soaring on Hope Pediatric Therapy Cent...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Operations Center Lieutenant
  • Allied Universal®
  • Fairfax, VA
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Breast Health Screening Navigator - Southeast Missouri
  • Gateway to Hope
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Breast Health Screening Navigator Southeast Missouri Position Overview GTH (GTH) is a growing 501c3 nonprofit organizati...
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Director Merchandising
  • Ashley Global Retail
  • Build You Career with Ashley Work with the latest trends in home furnishings on a global stage. It’s an exciting time to...
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Director Merchandising
  • STONELEDGE FURNITURE
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Data Center Delivery Director
  • GLP
  • Seattle, WA
  • Data Center Delivery Director Department: Data Centers Employment Type: Full Time Location: Seattle Compensation: $180,0...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Data Center Operations
  • Nesco Resource, LLC
  • Chandler, AZ
  • Nesco Resource is seeking a Director of Data Center Operations in the Greater Phoenix AZ area. As the Director/VP of Ope...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Data Center Operations - Remote
  • Lifepoint Health Support Center
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Director, Data Center Operations Who we are: At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Data Center Director jobs
$204,731 to $269,587

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