Title:
Data Center Manager
Job Title: Data Center Manager
Company: KBR-Iraq
Location: Basra, Iraq
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Rotation: 28/28
Required: Expats
About Company
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Preface
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to oversee operations across three data centers supporting critical infrastructure for the Oil & Gas sector. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to ensuring high availability and compliance with industry standards.
Professional Summary
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience managing large-scale data centers, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, implementing best practices, and maintaining compliance with safety and security protocols. The role demands expertise in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and vendor management, along with excellent communication skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Core Competencies
• Data Center Operations Management
• IT Infrastructure & Network Administration
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Budgeting & Cost Optimization
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Professional Experience
Data Center Manager
Responsibilities:
• Manage operations across three data centers ensuring 24/7 availability.
• Develop and implement operational procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to maintain optimal performance.
• Coordinate with IT and business units to support mission-critical applications.
• Ensure compliance with Oil & Gas sector safety and security standards.
• Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation for future growth.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Monitor energy usage and implement cost-saving measures.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service agreements.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all data centers.
• Support integration of new technologies and infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
Certifications
• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)
• ITIL Foundation
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP
Technical Skills
• Server Hardware (Dell, HP, IBM)
• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Networking (Cisco, Juniper)
• Monitoring Tools (Nagios, SolarWinds)
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS)
Languages
• English: Fluent
• Arabic: Preferred
• Chinese (ideal)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain data center uptime of 99.99% or higher.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and security standards.
• Resolve critical issues within defined SLA (e.g., 4 hours).
• Deliver monthly performance and capacity reports on time.
• Achieve cost optimization targets without compromising quality.
Reporting Structure
• Reports directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure.
• Collaborates with Operations and Corporate IT teams.
• Coordinates with vendors and external service providers.
