Data Center and Cloud Lead
hace 20 horas
Culver City
Job title: Data Center and Cloud Lead Job Location: Culver City, CA - Onsite Job Type: Fulltime Job Description: Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Extensive experience with System Administration on Windows, Citrix, VMWare and Nutanix Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and support Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and NetScaler Gateway/ADC environments, including Citrix Cloud and Azure initiatives., • Deep knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler ADC, StoreFront, Director, and Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS)., • Deep knowledge of data center technologies, including networking, storage, virtualization, and server infrastructure., • Hands-on experience with automation tools, orchestration, and monitoring solutions., • Strong understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery frameworks., • System Optimization & Security: Monitor performance, harden servers, and apply patches to ensure optimal security and uptime., • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments., • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud architectures., • Strong understanding of data center technologies: networking, storage, virtualization, compute, and server infrastructure., • Hands-on experience with cloud migration, integration, and hybrid cloud strategies., • Expertise in disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity planning., • Proven experience in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers., • Ability to define, implement, and execute infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals., • Capability to influence and guide senior stakeholders on technical decisions., • Experience managing large-scale data center operations and cloud infrastructure., • Knowledge of ITIL, operational best practices, and incident/problem management., • Awareness of compliance, regulatory, and security standards (ISO, SOC, GDPR)., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams including architects, project managers, and vendors. Good to Have • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)., • Linux administration, • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating operational tasks., • Exposure to AI/ML workloads in cloud environments., • Familiarity with edge computing or hyperconverge d infrastructure solutions., • Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budgeting and resource planning., • Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies applied to infrastructure teams. Primary Skills : Linux, AWS, Terraform & Ansible, Automation Secondary Skills : Windows, Citrix, Nutanix and VMware Roles & Responsibilities • Highly experienced professional with over 10 years in leadership roles, specializing as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), • in Data Centre and cloud technologies. The role is responsible for defining and overseeing infrastructure strategies,, • managing data center operations, and providing expert technical guidance to ensure optimized, scalable, and secure, • solutions. This individual will act as the technical authority, driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic, • alignment across cloud and data center initiatives., • Define and implement cloud and data Center strategies aligned with organizational goals., • Drive innovation in infrastructure design, deployment, and operational efficiency., • Deep knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler ADC, StoreFront,, • Director, and Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS)., • System Administration on Windows, Citrix, VMWare and Nutanix, • Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and support Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and, • NetScaler Gateway/ADC environments, including Citrix Cloud and Azure initiatives., • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies., • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud), • and on-premises data center technologies, • Provide technical guidance to teams on architecture, deployment, and operational best practices., • Lead complex troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning initiatives., • Oversee day-to-day operations of data centers, including monitoring, maintenance, and incident management., • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are robust and tested.., • Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for critical infrastructure components.