Data Center Operations Lead for 24/7 HPC Infra

Mistral; Bessé-sur-Braye; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mistral is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the build, run and operational excellence of its data centers in the Paris region. This role ensures reliability, security and efficiency of HPC infrastructure as AI capabilities scale.

The position focuses on leading onsite operations, coordinating with vendors, and managing budgets and compliance. Fluency in English and French is required, with a strong background in data center environments.

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent with strong data center technical knowledge
• Experience in data center operations, hardware management or infrastructure support
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects (build-outs, migrations, upgrades)

Mansioni

• Lead operational management of data centers ensuring high availability.
• Organise onsite operations, technical support, maintenance and emergency response for 24/7 reliability.
• Coordinate hardware deployment, upgrades and decommissioning with third-party suppliers.
• Follow best practices to ensure high-quality installations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee ticketing systems for incident resolution and stakeholder updates.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and logistics to minimise downtime.
• Problem-solve technical issues and manage critical situations with aggressive timelines.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on status, risks and improvements.
• Manage local contracts with DC providers and OEM.
• Manage the site budget (OpEx) for utilities, maintenance and consumables.
• Establish and enforce Health, Safety and Environmental policies and protocols.

Conoscenze

Data center operations

Vendor coordination

Contract negotiation

Troubleshooting

Strong leadership

Budget management

Security/compliance

Bilingual English/French

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Mistral is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the build, run and operational excellence of its data centers in the Paris region. This role ensures reliability, security and efficiency of HPC infrastructure as AI capabilities scale.

The position focuses on leading onsite operations, coordinating with vendors, and managing budgets and compliance. Fluency in English and French is required, with a strong background in data center environments.