Hybrid Data Center Facilities Manager

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (hybrid)

Benefits package

Job summary

State of Maine Office of Information Technology is seeking a skilled Computer Facilities Manager to oversee the security, environmental controls, maintenance, and reliable operation of critical computer facilities and data center infrastructure in Augusta.

You will supervise staff and vendors, coordinate construction and relocations, develop procurement and installation plans, and ensure safety, compliance, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of multiprocessing systems, data communications, and computer support operations.
• Knowledge of security requirements for confidential materials.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to develop training programs and manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ten years education and experience with at least 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the physical server area, including security access, environmental controls, and fire suppression and maintenance to ensure a safe, secure, and effective physical facility.
• Manages site preparation for computer hardware location, relocation, and installation in order to ensure safe, secure, and effective physical facility.
• Researches related equipment and current and potential vendors in order to evaluate suitability to meet agency needs.
• Develops Requests For Proposals and evaluates responses in order to solicit and select appropriate and necessary equipment and services.
• Orders hardware necessary for computer installation and facility maintenance, including UPS systems, racks, cables, fire suppression equipment, water detection, air conditioning equipment and systems, flooring, etc.
• Coordinates fire suppression and maintenance, and trains staff related to site environmental, electrical, and fire notification and suppression in order to ensure safety.
• Coordinates network connections with telecommunications for installation of data circuits for the division in order to ensure coordination and installation.
• Coordinates with service providers, including electrical, construction, maintenance, and related contractors, in order to coordinate and ensure physical facility maintenance.
• Coordinates physical facility and security needs for computer equipment site relocations in order to ensure proper and effective relocation and final facility.
• Participates in administrative, technical, and multi-agency projects to provide expertise and promote development of physical computer facilities.
• Assists senior management in information technology plan development and solutions for agency requirements.
• Meets with customers, program managers, agency/vendor technical support personnel, and senior management to provide information and expertise regarding physical aspects of information systems.

Skills

Management principles

Supervisory experience

Multiprocessing systems

Data communications

Computer supports operations

Security requirements

Electrical safety

Analytical skills

Job description

State of Maine Office of Information Technology is seeking a skilled Computer Facilities Manager to oversee the security, environmental controls, maintenance, and reliable operation of critical computer facilities and data center infrastructure in Augusta.

You will supervise staff and vendors, coordinate construction and relocations, develop procurement and installation plans, and ensure safety, compliance, and timely project delivery.