Data Center_TL

Position Title: Data Center Team Leader Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 8 to 15 Years Employment Type: Full Time

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Data Center Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Data Center infrastructure and support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, reliability, security, and performance of data center operations while leading a team of engineers and administrators. The role requires strong technical expertise in data center technologies, infrastructure management, incident handling, and team leadership.

Lead and manage the Data Center Operations team.

Ensure continuous availability and smooth functioning of Data Center infrastructure.

Monitor and maintain servers, storage systems, network devices, and virtualization platforms.

Manage Data Center power, cooling, rack space, and environmental controls.

Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities.

Coordinate hardware installations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.

Drive incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and problem resolution.

Ensure compliance with IT security policies, audit requirements, and industry standards.

Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.

Monitor infrastructure performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

Prepare operational reports, capacity planning reports, and management dashboards.

Ensure adherence to SLA, KPI, and operational excellence standards.

Mentor, guide, and develop team members through regular performance reviews and training programs.

Strong experience in Data Center Operations and Infrastructure Management.

Hands-on experience with:

Servers (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco UCS)

Storage Technologies (SAN, NAS, EMC, NetApp, Pure Storage)

Virtualization Platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)

Windows Server and Linux Administration

Network Infrastructure (Switches, Routers, Firewalls)

Backup Solutions and Disaster Recovery

Knowledge of Data Center Power, Cooling, and Environmental Monitoring Systems.

Experience with Monitoring Tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or equivalent.

Understanding of ITIL processes, Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management.

Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is preferred.

Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to handle high-priority incidents and critical escalations.

Experience in vendor management and service delivery governance.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline.

Relevant certifications are preferred:

ITIL Foundation

VMware VCP

Microsoft Certifications

Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCNP)

Data Center or Cloud Certifications

Capacity Planning and Resource Optimization.

Data Center Migration and Consolidation Projects.

Automation and Infrastructure Management Tools.

Information Security and Compliance Standards.

Project Management exposure.

Leadership and Team Management

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Customer Focus

Planning and Execution

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement Mindset