Datacentre Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Amber Labs Full time

**Job Title:** Datacentre Director

Amber Labs is seeking a highly experienced Datacentre Director to lead our team in designing and implementing secure datacenter facilities that meet AWE's specific security, redundancy, and scalability needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of experts and contribute to the development of cutting-edge datacenter solutions.

Responsibilities:

  1. Datacentre Design and Strategy:
  • Lead architectural design and planning of datacenter facilities to meet AWE's specific security, redundancy, and scalability needs.
  • Develop long-term strategies for infrastructure and datacenter expansions, upgrades, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with AWE's mission-critical needs.
  • Ensure designs incorporate advanced data security, regulatory compliance, and energy-efficient practices.
Project Leadership and Delivery:
  • Oversee entire project lifecycle, from feasibility studies, budgeting, and resource allocation to project execution, commissioning, and handover.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and security, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Establish project milestones and deliverables, ensuring that all datacenter projects align with AWE's strategic and technical requirements.
Risk and Compliance Management:
  • Conduct risk assessments for all phases of datacenter design, ensuring compliance with AWE's stringent security and operational standards.
  • Ensure data centers meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, including redundancy and resilience to natural and man-made risks.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay updated on datacenter technologies, design methodologies, and industry best practices, incorporating innovation into AWE's datacenter projects.
  • Develop and implement best practices for operational efficiency, including energy consumption, cooling systems, and load management.
  • Identify and address improvement areas to enhance facility reliability and efficiency over time.
Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
  • Serve as primary point of contact for all datacenter design-related matters, liaising with internal stakeholders, government bodies, and external vendors.
  • Manage relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring they meet AWE's quality and security standards.
  • Facilitate communication across teams and departments, promoting collaborative planning and operational effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Extensive experience in datacenter design, construction, and management, ideally with 15+ years in high-security or mission-critical environments. Proven track record in directing large-scale, secure datacenter projects.
  • Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of datacenter architecture, power and cooling systems, network infrastructure, high-availability designs, and redundancy planning.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, complex projects, and cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Compliance and Security: Expert knowledge of regulatory and security requirements for high-security datacenters, including data protection, cybersecurity, and resilience standards.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Estimated Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience. Apply now to join Amber Labs' innovative team

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