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At RAKBANK, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. We are looking for a dynamic AVP-Data Center Manager who will lead a team of IT professionals, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the seamless operations of datacentre services.
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Job Description
- Leading and overseeing datacentre operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of all equipment and systems.
- Developing and implementing datacentre strategies to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Managing a team of datacentre professionals, including technicians and engineers, to maintain an elevated level of operational excellence.
- Collaborating with IT and business leaders to align datacentre objectives with overall organizational goals.
- Implementing security measures to protect data and physical assets within the datacentre.
- Monitoring and analysing datacentre performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ensuring compliance with datacentre regulations and industry best practices.
- Budgeting and fiscal management related to data center operations, including procurement and cost control.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and datacenter management.
- Proven experience in a leadership role, managing a team of IT professionals.
- Proficiency in conducting RCAs & Incident Tracking.
- Familiarity with ITIL incident and problem management processes.
- Skilled in preparing and presenting operational reports to stakeholders.
- Proficiency in tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel for dashboarding.
- Knowledge of data centre standards (e.g., ISO 27001).
Additional Skills
- Experience in automating routine data center tasks such as backups, health checks, log archiving, and system status reporting.
- Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or custom-built scripts.
- Strong understanding of Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Datacentre Professional (CDCP)
- Certified Datacentre Manager (CDCM)
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
