Data Center and Cloud Lead

Data Center And Cloud Lead

Location: Culver City, CA - Onsite

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Skills Desired:

• Extensive experience with System Administration on Windows, Citrix, VMWare and Nutanix

• Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and support Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and NetScaler Gateway/ADC environments, including Citrix Cloud and Azure initiatives.

• Deep knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler ADC, StoreFront, Director, and Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS).

• Deep knowledge of data center technologies, including networking, storage, virtualization, and server infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with automation tools, orchestration, and monitoring solutions.

• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery frameworks.

• System Optimization & Security: Monitor performance, harden servers, and apply patches to ensure optimal security and uptime.

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Strong understanding of data center technologies: networking, storage, virtualization, compute, and server infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience with cloud migration, integration, and hybrid cloud strategies.

• Expertise in disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity planning.

• Proven experience in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

• Ability to define, implement, and execute infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals.

• Capability to influence and guide senior stakeholders on technical decisions.

• Experience managing large-scale data center operations and cloud infrastructure.

• Knowledge of ITIL, operational best practices, and incident/problem management.

• Awareness of compliance, regulatory, and security standards (ISO, SOC, GDPR).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams including architects, project managers, and vendors.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

• Linux administration

• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating operational tasks.

• Exposure to AI/ML workloads in cloud environments.

• Familiarity with edge computing or hyperconverged infrastructure solutions.

• Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budgeting and resource planning.

• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies applied to infrastructure teams.

Primary Skills: Windows, Citrix, Nutanix and VMWare

Secondary Skills: Linux Admin, AWS, Terraform & Ansible

Responsibilities:

• Highly experienced professional with over 10 years in leadership roles, specializing as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Data Centre and cloud technologies. The role is responsible for defining and overseeing infrastructure strategies, managing data center operations, and providing expert technical guidance to ensure optimized, scalable, and secure solutions. This individual will act as the technical authority, driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across cloud and data center initiatives.

• Define and implement cloud and data center strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Drive innovation in infrastructure design, deployment, and operational efficiency.

• Deep knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler ADC, StoreFront, Director, and Provisioning Services (PVS) or Machine Creation Services (MCS).

• System Administration on Windows, Citrix, VMWare and Nutanix

• Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and support Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and NetScaler Gateway/ADC environments, including Citrix Cloud and Azure initiatives.

• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud) and on-premises data center technologies

• Provide technical guidance to teams on architecture, deployment, and operational best practices.

• Lead complex troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning initiatives.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of data centers, including monitoring, maintenance, and incident management.

• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are robust and tested.

• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for critical infrastructure components.

Primary Skills: Windows, Citrix, Nutanix and VMWare

Secondary Skills: Linux Admin, AWS, Terraform & Ansible