Data Center Manager

TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Data Center Manager in Leicester. You will oversee the operations of the data center, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The role requires strong IT skills, team management abilities, and knowledge of cloud infrastructure. A Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in a related field are essential. The position is full-time with a salary range of GBP 55,000 to 65,000.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Data Center Operations or related field.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure.
• Experience with operating systems and virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine maintenance on data center infrastructure.
• Respond to incidents or outages and implement resolutions.
• Utilize monitoring tools to track data center performance.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

VMware

AWS

Terraform

Nagios

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Title

Data Center Manager – Leicester

Job Purpose

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings span a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever‑changing business environment. This opportunity is in the solution design and development arena for Data Center Manager who will play a major role with the technical design and development of the company’s technical offerings. The role is based at our Leicester office with occasional assignments at client locations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine maintenance on data center infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Respond to and manage incidents or outages, including performing root cause analysis and implementing effective resolutions.
• Utilize monitoring tools and systems to track data center performance, including environmental conditions, system health, and uptime metrics.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on data center performance, incidents, and operational metrics to management and stakeholders.
• Manage, train, and develop a team of data center technicians and engineers, ensuring continuous skill development and operational excellence.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that motivates team members to achieve organizational goals.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure smooth data center operations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including procedures, configurations, and incident logs.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery plans to ensure operational continuity during emergencies.
• Conduct regular reviews and testing of disaster recovery procedures to ensure readiness and effectiveness.
• Analyze complex technical issues, develop innovative solutions, and make data‑driven decisions to address data center challenges.

Qualifications and Experience Needed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in Data Center Operations, Data Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cooling systems.
• Proficiency in network architecture and protocols, including LAN/WAN, VLANs, and routing topologies.
• Experience with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM).
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Competence with monitoring and alerting tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Prometheus, or DataDog.
• Knowledge of automation and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible).
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Puppet, or Chef).
• Strong hardware troubleshooting skills for servers, storage devices, and networking components.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including physical and network security practices.
• Experience with energy efficiency and sustainability practices (e.g., optimizing Power Usage Effectiveness – PUE).
• Knowledge of data protection and backup strategies, including encryption, redundancy, and disaster recovery.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams.
• Strong decision‑making skills, particularly during high‑pressure incidents or outages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Experience implementing and managing ITIL‑based processes (Incident, Problem, and Change Management).
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities, including contract negotiation and SLA adherence.
• Ability to plan and execute data center migrations, expansions, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Key Skills

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and self‑starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams
• Leadership and effective decision making
• Flexible attitude
• Excellent customer service

Additional Information

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above in the UK or equivalent.
Salary: GBP 55,000 to 65,000 per annum.
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent (Part‑time and Fixed‑Term options are available).
Location: Leicester.
Published Date: 04 Nov 2025.
Closing Date: 03 Dec 2025.
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview, and References.