Sr. Data Center Consultant - Arganteal, Corp.

Arganteal seeks a Sr. Data Center Consultant that currently resides in the Chicago area for a long term Data Center Consolidation engagement.  This project will be conducted in phases over the next few years.  

*** Arganteal will only consider candidates currently living in the Chicago area

Engagement Details:

Start Date: 1-29-2024
Duration:  Phase 1 will be 5 weeks before moving into Phase 2
Job Type:  Contract Consultant (payment made Corp 2 Corp or 1099 to your social security #) 
Citizenship:  Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Location:  Candidates must currently live in the Chicago area



Job Overview

As a Data Center Consultant, you will play a critical role in analyzing, consolidating, and strategically planning our data center operations. Your expertise will guide our organization in optimizing our data center capabilities, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability. This role demands a deep understanding of current data center technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data center management and strategy.


Key Responsibilities

• Data Center Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations of existing data center infrastructures, identifying areas for improvement, potential risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Consolidation Strategies: Develop and implement strategies for consolidating data center assets and operations. This includes reducing physical footprint, optimizing resource usage, and streamlining processes.
• Strategic Planning: Create long term strategic plans for data center evolution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technological advancements.
• Project Management: Lead data center projects, coordinating with cross functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Vendor Management: Work with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the implementation of third party solutions.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure data centers comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, particularly focusing on data security and privacy.
• Cost Analysis: Perform cost benefit analyses for data center initiatives, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the IT team, staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center operations, with a focus on assessment, consolidation, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record in managing largescale data center projects.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power and cooling systems, networking, and server technologies.
• Experience in cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1.  Relevant certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, CCNA).
2.  Master’s degree in a related field.
3.  Experience in a consulting role.

 Working Conditions

•  This role may require occasional travel to various data center locations.
•  Flexibility in working hours, as data center projects may demand work during nonstandard hours.