Manager, Critical IT Facilities - (Data Center Systems)

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a subject matter expert for critical facilities and data center systems. You will oversee data center operations, cabling, and environmental equipment, ensuring uptime and reliability in Emory’s IT infrastructure.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, with strong collaboration across teams. In-person work is typical, with potential remote days at department discretion. Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years managing data center operations, cabling, and environmental equipment.
• Experience with risk and emergency management in critical facilities is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for Emory's critical facilities and data centers.
• Manage audits, performance reviews, and staffing for infrastructure teams.
• Coordinate with security, electrical, and environmental engineers on projects.
• Plan and implement green data center strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure change management processes are followed for all activities.

Skills

Data center operations

Cable management

Facilities monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

Reporting to the Manager, Network Services Support Aux, serves as the subject matter technical expert for critical facilities, data center systems, and critical IT infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical oversight and planning, risk management, and emergency management support of all Emory University Office of Information Technology (OIT) critical facilities, data closets, and data center colocations, with focus on Emory managed data centers.
• Manages ticket audits, performance reviews, and development of Critical Infrastructure Facility Specialist.
• Collaborates with internal partners to provide design, engineering, and implementation support for security, electrical, generator and environmental issues.
• Identifies system opportunities and develops corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Plans and implements green data center strategies to reduce the total cost of ownership.
• Manages equipment installations, cross-connects, electrical requests, relocations, removals and maintenance schedules.
• Ensures supporting processes are in place and followed.
• Ensures that resources are available and that all work is completed in accordance with change management procedures.
• Identifies necessary people, processes, metrics, and technology improvements in pursuit of best-in-class performance, uptime, and reliability.
• Partners with other Emory work groups to ensure compliance with appropriate audit standards.
• Ensures operational guidelines are followed and all applicable standards are met in telecom-related facilities, including wiring, and data closets.
• Partners with other Emory work groups to ensure compliance with appropriate audit standards.
• Participates in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Manages and provides oversight for all Emory OIT data center and data closet projects.
• Performs related responsibilities and all other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and five years of work experience with data center operations, cabling (voice, data, copper, fiber), and environmental data center equipment (UPS, generator, PDU, electrical circuits, fire protection) or an equivalent combination of related work experience, education, and training.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred.
• Experience reviewing current and future state IT and data center requirements and determining optimal floor plan, rack layout and densities, and power and cooling designs desirable.
• Candidate should have excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [e-mail] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.