
VP, Data Centre Engineer
BNY
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tokyo • 🇯🇵 Japan
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Lead
Tech Stack
ITSMServiceNowTCP/IP
About the role
- Oversee the installation, upkeep, decommissioning, and disposal of all necessary hardware within the data center.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and ensure all pertinent parties are promptly informed of any changes.
- Proactively seek enhancements to boost the service quality, dependability, and resilience of data center operations.
- Support the planning and implementation of operational needs such as rack space, cabling, and power management in Data Centers and APAC regional server rooms.
- Serve as the primary operational contact for all outsourced data center service providers.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and be available for overtime as dictated by business needs and managerial direction.
- Provide coverage for a standard weekday shift from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with additional overtime and weekend work as necessary.
- Monitor all events, taking corrective measures until full resolution.
- Respond promptly to service requests received and assigned.
- Manage inventory, track equipment, and handle replenishment and ordering processes.
- Adhere to environmental standards for hardware disposal and NIST guidelines for media destruction.
- Set up out-of-band management tools such as iLO, iDRAC, and CIMC.
- Possess a working knowledge of various copper and fiber cabling standards, along with troubleshooting skills.
- Have a foundational understanding of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnets, and VLANs.
- Assist in disaster recovery drills, which may include planned and spontaneous work outside regular hours.
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and safety protocols always.
- Take full responsibility for data center and server room-related tasks, driving them to completion and resolution.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in data center operations and routine maintenance tasks.
- Proficient in managing IT server/storage hardware and data/voice network communications, including hands-on experience with HPE Server, CISCO UCS Server, DELL EMC Server, and networking equipment from DELL EMC/NetApp/PURE/TINTRI STORAGE and CISCO.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IT technologies and familiarity with the industry standards.
- Solid understanding of IT service management within an ITIL framework, with experience in ServiceNow ticketing systems.
- Experience in managing data center critical infrastructure, including UPS, CRAC units, fire suppression systems, and electrical distribution.
- In depth understanding of local/cultural nuances with bi-lingual capabilities (English and Japanese).
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Paid leaves including paid volunteer time
- Access to flexible global resources and tools for health and personal resilience
- Wellbeing programs and other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data center operationsIT server hardware managementnetwork communicationsHPE ServerCISCO UCS ServerDELL EMC ServerUPS managementfire suppression systemsTCP/IPtroubleshooting
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingresponsibilityproactive enhancementteam collaborationadaptabilitybilingual communication