Data Centre Transformation Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Close Brothers Group Full time

Data Centre Transformation Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Transformation Specialist to lead and manage the migration of our organisation's infrastructure to the cloud. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of data centre operations, including resiliency, contract negotiation, SLA management, design review, testing, and integration with existing systems.

The role will involve developing and implementing comprehensive data centre transformation strategies, including modernization, consolidation, virtualization, and cloud migration. The candidate will work closely with enterprise and data architects to assess current data centre and IT environments and create detailed transformation roadmaps that align with business goals and technology standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data centre transformation strategies
  • Work with architects to assess current data centre and IT environments
  • Design scalable, secure, and efficient data centre solutions
  • Engage with vendors and service providers to evaluate and select technologies and services
  • Closely manage incumbent vendor relationships and oversee contract negotiation and separation of existing services
  • Identify potential risks and challenges related to data centre transformations and develop mitigation strategies
  • Implement best practices to optimize data centre infrastructure performance, efficiency, and reliability
  • Communicate transformation plans, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation

Requirements:

  • Experience leading migration teams and/or being a sole operator across multiple data centre migrations
  • Motivated by problem-solving and embracing responsibility for completing tasks
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with a passion for communicating a clear message to diverse stakeholders
  • Experience working with delivery partners in-house and externally to achieve objectives in defined timeframes
  • Ability to multitask and run multiple inputs at any one time
  • Ability to analyze, mark up, and justify contracts, service terminations, and associated clauses to maintain security, resilience, and business value
  • Experience within the financial services industry is preferable
  • Demonstrable experience in the implementation of IT projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment

Skills and Attributes:

  • Architecturally minded
  • Inquisitive and up to date on modern technology
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Exceptional reporting and presentation skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Numeracy skills
  • Strong communication, both written and verbal
  • Integrity & Honesty
  • Team Player

Closing Brothers Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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