Data Center Operations Lead

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Zone 12 Alandur; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. is seeking a Data Center Lead for Chennai Operations. The role requires 7+ years in data centre engineering or enterprise IT infra, with 2–3 years in a team leadership capacity. Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, and data centre facilities is essential.

You will oversee uptime, DR readiness, energy efficiency, and compliance, while guiding a skilled team and coordinating with vendors and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 7+ years in data centre engineering or IT infra ops.
• 2–3 years in a team lead/technical manager role.
• Experience with virtualization and storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 99.99%+ uptime for data centre infra.
• Lead DR planning and regular failover testing.
• Drive PUE optimization and energy efficiency.
• Maintain ISO 27001, ITGC compliance.
• Lead RCA and post-incident remediation.
• Manage vendor relationships and SLAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Crisis management

Stakeholder reporting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Dell EMC

HPE

Cisco UCS

Job description

Data Center Lead - Chennai Operations 3.0

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3.1 Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields).
• 3.2 Professional Experience Minimum 7+ years in data centre engineering or enterprise IT infrastructure operations, with at least 2–3 years in a team lead or technical manager capacity.
• 3.3 Technical Skills Systems & Storage Expertise in enterprise hardware (Dell EMC, HPE, Cisco UCS). Proficiency in virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix). Experience with enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS). Facility Knowledge Solid understanding of data centre physical facilities, including HVAC, UPS systems, diesel generators, fire suppression, and power distribution units (PDUs). Networking Core Knowledge of data centre networking concepts, including Spine-Leaf architecture, BGP, VLANs, and fibre optic cabling standards.
• 3.4 Certifications (Preferred) Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE). VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). ITIL Foundation v3/v4.
• 3.5 Soft Skills Strong crisis management and analytical problem-solving skills under pressure. Clear communication skills for reporting operational status to executive leadership. Ability to mentor and guide teams in a dynamic environment.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure 99.99%+ uptime for critical data centre infrastructure.
• Successfully execute disaster recovery (DR) strategies and conduct regular failover testing.
• Optimize power usage effectiveness (PUE) and ensure high energy efficiency.
• Maintain compliance ISO 27001, ITGC etc.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and implement post-incident remediation plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Drive team performance through effective leadership, training, and development.