Data Center Manager

Job title: Data Center Manager
Location: Long Island City, NY
Rate: $55/hour on W2
Type: Contract – Onsite

Position

Description:

Seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to lead and oversee mission‑critical data center operations supporting a large public‑sector organization’s data modernization initiative. This role ensures the reliability, security, availability, and efficiency of data center infrastructure across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on expertise in data center operations, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, and modernization planning. This position plays a key role in supporting the transition from siloed legacy systems to resilient, scalable, and sustainable data platforms, including integration with cloud technologies.

The work directly supports data‑driven decision‑making that impacts public health outcomes.

• Oversee daily operations of data center environments, including servers, storage, networking, and power/cooling infrastructure.
• Ensure physical and operational security of data centers; manage access controls and maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Develop and execute long‑term data center strategies, including capacity planning, upgrades, virtualization, and cloud integration initiatives.
• Design, implement, and regularly test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, identify issues, and lead troubleshooting and remediation efforts.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure system reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage data center budgets, including capital and operational expenses.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and contractors to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions.
• Support modernization efforts aligned with enterprise data strategy and cloud adoption initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in data center management supporting complex IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, storage systems, and enterprise networking.
• Experience with network cabling, protocols, access controls, and infrastructure security.
• Understanding of data security principles, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, UPS, backup power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing IT projects, including budgeting, vendor management, and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.