Data Centre Manager (Site Lead)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a dynamic Data Centre Manager (Site Lead) to oversee operations, maintenance and security of a state-of-the-art data centre facility. You will lead performance, reliability and safe working practices while driving continuous improvement.

You will manage a technical team, coordinate incident response, ensure ITIL-aligned security, disaster recovery readiness, and oversee network infrastructure including Cisco, VMware, SQL, Azure/AWS and VPN solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data centre operations and security.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate incident response.
• Knowledge of ITIL standards and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with network infrastructure and virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily data centre operations across server, network and systems engineering.
• Oversee hardware, software, network issue support and DR procedures.
• Manage and mentor technical staff on security protocols and projects.
• Monitor performance with tools like SolarWinds and vSphere; optimize systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams using ServiceNow and Jira.
• Plan capacity and drive efficiency to meet organisational goals.

Skills

Leadership

IT security

Disaster recovery

Network infrastructure

ITIL standards

Security protocols

Capacity planning

Team coordination

Active Directory

Tools

SolarWinds

vSphere

Cisco routers

LAN/WAN

DHCP

IIS servers

SQL databases

VMware

Azure

AWS

VPNs

ServiceNow

Jira

Active Directory

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Data Centre Manager (Site Lead) to oversee the operations, maintenance, and security of our state-of-the-art data center facility. This pivotal role requires a proactive leader with a passion for technology, exceptional management skills, and a deep understanding of data center infrastructure. As the Site Lead, you will ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of all systems while fostering a safe and efficient working environment. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives and uphold the highest standards of information security and network integrity.

Duties

• Lead the daily operations of the data center, ensuring seamless management of server management, network infrastructure, and systems engineering activities.
• Oversee and coordinate technical support for hardware, software, network issues, and disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime.
• Manage and supervise a team of technical staff, providing guidance on network support, security protocols, and project execution.
• Implement and maintain robust information security measures including network security protocols, firewalls, Active Directory management, and compliance with ITIL standards.
• Monitor system performance using tools like SolarWinds and vSphere; conduct analysis to identify potential improvements or vulnerabilities.
• Ensure effective disaster recovery planning and testing to safeguard critical data and maintain business continuity.
• Oversee network infrastructure including Cisco routers, LAN/WAN configurations, DHCP services, IIS servers, SQL databases, VMware environments, Azure/AWS cloud platforms, and remote access solutions such as VPNs.
• Conduct regular audits on network security measures; manage firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems to protect against cyber threats.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams using tools like ServiceNow and Jira to track issues, projects, and maintenance schedules.
• Develop organisational strategies for capacity planning; optimize system performance while adhering to organisational goals for efficiency.