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Emory University

Manager, Critical IT Facilities – Data Center Systems

Emory University

Subject matter expert for critical IT facilities within Emory University. Overseeing operations, management, and efficiency strategies for data centers and IT infrastructure.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center operations, including risk management, equipment installation, and environmental systems. Proficient in project management and collaboration with internal partners to enhance efficiency and reliability in critical facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data Center OperationsCabling (Voice, Data, Copper, Fiber)Environmental Data Center EquipmentRegistered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)Project Management

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Hard Skills
Risk ManagementEmergency Management SupportEquipment InstallationPerformance ReviewsGreen Data Center StrategiesDisaster Recovery PlanningSystem Efficiency ImprovementTechnical OversightData Center Project ManagementPower and Cooling Design
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
UPSGeneratorPDUElectrical CircuitsFire Protection Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
Industry Keywords
Critical InfrastructureData Center ColocationsPerformance MetricsBest-in-Class PerformanceUptimeReliability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provides technical oversight and planning, risk management, and emergency management support of all Emory University Office of Information Technology (OIT) critical facilities, data closets, and data center colocations
  • Manages ticket audits, performance reviews, and development of Critical Infrastructure Facility Specialist
  • Collaborates with internal partners to provide design, engineering, and implementation support for security, electrical, generator and environmental issues
  • Identifies system opportunities and develops corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability
  • Plans and implements green data center strategies to reduce the total cost of ownership
  • Manages equipment installations, cross-connects, electrical requests, relocations, removals and maintenance schedules
  • Ensures supporting processes are in place and followed
  • Identifies necessary people, processes, metrics, and technology improvements in pursuit of best-in-class performance, uptime, and reliability
  • Participates in disaster recovery planning and testing
  • Manages and provides oversight for all Emory OIT data center and data closet projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A bachelor's degree and five years of work experience with data center operations, cabling (voice, data, copper, fiber), and environmental data center equipment (UPS, generator, PDU, electrical circuits, fire protection) or an equivalent combination of related work experience, education, and training
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred
  • Experience reviewing current and future state IT and data center requirements and determining optimal floor plan, rack layout and densities, and power and cooling designs desirable
  • Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Emory is an equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request
  • Equal access and participation in university programs