Data Center Manager – Long NY Hybrid

Data Center Manager – W2 Only

Location:

Long Island City, NY

Duration: 1 year +

The agency is embarking on a data modernization initiative to accelerate its data strategy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, data was the lifeblood of the agency’s response to making informed data‑driven decisions and policies that directly impacts the lives of New Yorkers. These included operational data in our vaccination campaign at the Vaccine Hubs, distribution strategy throughout the city’s vaccine infrastructure, as well as health equity data breaking down lab tests, positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccination rates by age, place, and race.

The agency is moving from siloed and brittle public health data systems to connected, resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems. The modernization strategy focuses on key areas in data collection, storage, processing (including transformation, standardization, matching, deduplication), data integration and exchange, data analysis and data reporting and visualization. This initiative will build foundational technology capabilities within the Division of Information Technology, increasing capacity and experience with Azure cloud technologies within the broader NYC cloud and cybersecurity infrastructure.

• Oversee all daily operations of the data center, including servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and power/cooling infrastructure.
• Ensure the physical and operational integrity of the data center. Implement robust security protocols, manage access controls, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and execute long‑term strategies for data center capacity planning, upgrades, and modernization. This includes evaluating new technologies like cloud integration and virtualization.
• Create, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to guarantee data availability and minimize downtime in the event of an emergency.
• Manage the data center budget, including capital and operational expenses. Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure optimal performance and cost‑effective solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform regular audits to maintain high availability and efficiency.

• Strong knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, and network infrastructure including cabling, protocols, and security.
• Familiarity with data security, disaster recovery protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of power distribution, backup systems (UPS), and cooling infrastructure.
• Experience in planning, executing, and managing IT projects, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in data center management, with a proven track record of managing complex IT infrastructure.

Note:

Momento USA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.