Manager, Private Cloud Services

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Manager, Private Cloud Services to oversee the University\'s on‑premises infrastructure, including hardware, storage, backup, and VMware virtualization. The role leads teams, develops SLAs, and drives automation while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness across a hybrid cloud strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of infrastructure leadership and deep expertise in VMware, storage, and data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Master's degree in CS or Management preferred.
• 5+ years in infrastructure management with hardware, storage, and virtualization.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing technical teams.
• Familiar with Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, HP infrastructure.
• Strong VMware SDDC and enterprise storage knowledge.
• Experience with automation tools (vRealize, Ansible, PowerCLI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee on‑premises private cloud infrastructure operations.
• Develop SLAs and align with hybrid cloud strategy.
• Lead professional development and resource allocation.
• Drive automation and orchestration to streamline delivery.
• Plan disaster recovery and ensure data integrity.

Skills

VMware SDDC stack (vSphere/vCenter/ESX

Enterprise storage (SAN/NAS/iSCSI)

Automation tools (vRealize, Ansible, P

Networking & security fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Master's degree in CS or Management (preferred)

Tools

Cisco UCS

Dell PowerEdge

HP infrastructure

vRealize

Ansible

PowerCLI

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Private Cloud Services , provides operational management for the University’s on-premises infrastructure. This role is responsible for overseeing the specialized teams dedicated to Hardware, Backup, Storage, and VMware virtualization. The manager ensures the high availability, security, and scalability of the private cloud environment that supports mission‑critical enterprise applications. As a technical leader, the incumbent manages the lifecycle of physical and virtual assets, develops service‑level agreements (SLAs), and aligns private cloud capabilities with the University’s broader hybrid cloud strategy. The manager is responsible for professional development, resource allocation, and fostering a culture of technical excellence within their direct reports. The manager should drive the integration of automation and orchestration tools to streamline service delivery and reduce manual intervention across the data center. The manager plays a pivotal role in disaster recovery planning, establishing robust protocols that guarantee data integrity and rapid restoration in the event of a system failure. By staying abreast of industry trends, the incumbent proactively identifies opportunities to optimize infrastructure while maintaining the high‑performance standards required by a modern research institution.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science or Management.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of relevant technical experience in infrastructure management, with a focus on hardware, storage, and virtualization. and Minimum of 3 years of experience directly managing technical teams, including performance management, resource allocation, and staff development.
• Preferred Experience: Experience managing both full‑time employees (FTEs) and contractor IT professionals specifically within a Higher Education or large‑scale research environment. Specific operational knowledge of hardware platforms including Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, and HP infrastructure. Advanced experience with Software‑Defined Storage and Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI). Experience implementing automation within a private cloud environment (e.g., vRealize, Ansible, or PowerCLI).
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of the VMware SDDC stack (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and enterprise Storage systems (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel). Operational Management: Strong experience managing the lifecycle of Server Hardware (Physical blades/racks) and enterprise Backup products (e.g., Veeam, Commvault). Networking & Security: Deep understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and load balancing in a virtualized environment.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), or ITIL Foundation. Specific knowledge of high‑availability configurations for enterprise‑level storage arrays and fiber channel fabric management. Must be able to strictly follow and enforce data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA) and institutional standards.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00 to USD $180,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.