Data Center_TL

LG Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Soft India is seeking an experienced Data Center Team Leader to oversee day-to-day Data Center infrastructure operations in Bangalore. You will lead a team of engineers and administrators ensuring high availability, security, and performance while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on expertise across servers, storage, virtualization, networking, and ITIL-aligned incident/change management, with responsibility for DR and capacity planning in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 15+ years experience in data center operations and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and incident/change/problem management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Data Center Operations team.
• Ensure continuous availability and smooth functioning of Data Center infrastructure.
• Monitor servers, storage, network devices, and virtualization platforms.
• Manage Data Center power, cooling, racks, and environmental controls.
• Plan preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate hardware installations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
• Drive incident management, RCA, and problem resolution.
• Ensure IT security policy compliance and audits.
• Manage backup, DR, and business continuity processes.
• Prepare operational and capacity reports and dashboards.
• Ensure SLA/KPI adherence and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop team members through reviews and training.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Incident Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Management

Operational Excellence

Vendor Management

Cloud Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ITIL Foundation

VMware VCP

Microsoft Certifications

Cisco CCNP

Tools

Dell Servers

HPE Servers

Lenovo Servers

Cisco UCS

SAN/NAS Storage

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Windows/Linux Admin

Job description

Job Description: Data Center Team Leader

Organization: LG Soft India (Bangalore) Position Title: Data Center Team Leader Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 15 to 22 Years Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Technical Skills

• 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.

Leadership Requirements

• 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.

Educational Qualification

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Capacity Planning and Resource Optimization.
• Data Center Migration and Consolidation Projects.
• Automation and Infrastructure Management Tools.
• Information Security and Compliance Standards.
• Project Management exposure.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Customer Focus
• Planning and Execution
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement Mindset