3.0 Desired Candidate Profile3.1 Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields).

3.2 Professional Experience

- Minimum 7+ years in data centre engineering or enterprise IT infrastructure operations,with at least 2–3 years in a team lead or technical manager capacity.

3.3 Technical SkillsSystems & Storage

- Expertise in enterprise hardware (Dell EMC, HPE, Cisco UCS).
- Proficiency in virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix).
- Experience with enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS).

Facility Knowledge

- Solid understanding of data centre physical facilities, including HVAC, UPS systems, diesel generators, fire suppression, and power distribution units (PDUs).

Networking Core

- Knowledge of data centre networking concepts, including Spine-Leaf architecture, BGP, VLANs, and fibre optic cabling standards.

3.4 Certifications (Preferred)

- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE).
- VMware Certified Skilled (VCP).




- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
- ITIL Foundation v3/v4.

3.5 Soft Skills

- Strong crisis management and analytical problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Clear communication skills for reporting operational status to executive leadership.
- Ability to mentor and guide teams in a dynamic environment.

4.0 Key Deliverables

- Ensure 99.99%+ uptime for critical data centre infrastructure.
- Successfully execute disaster recovery (DR) strategies and conduct regular failover testing.
- Optimize power usage effectiveness (PUE) and ensure high energy efficiency.
- Maintain compliance ISO 27001, ITGC etc.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and implement post-incident remediation plans.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to SLAs and contractual obligations.
- Drive team performance through effective leadership, training, and development.

📌 Data Center Lead - Chennai Operations
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Chennai