Data centre Lead

Job ID: SRJ_8639Posted: 2026-03-31Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: USD 85-90 / Yearly (Full Time)Employment Type: Full TimeIndustry: Computer SoftwareClient: WiproContact: Meghana GorusuCompany: SRI Tech SolutionsData centre LeadMinneapolis MN (Onsite 5 days )Data centre LeadThe Data Centre Lead is accountable for end‑to‑end data centre operations, including infrastructure management, space planning, power & cooling, DCIM administration, IMAC activities, vendor coordination, and site governance. The role ensures high availability, compliance with design standards, operational efficiency, and SLA adherence across data centre and office environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead data centre operations covering network cabling, racks, power, cooling, and physical infrastructure.Manage IMAC activities (install, move, add, change, decommission) including equipment installation, labeling, documentation, and DCIM updates.Own DCIM (StruxureWare) accuracy: device inventory, floor plans, capacity data, licenses, and forecasting.Perform space, power, and cooling capacity planning at rack, PDU, RPP, UPS, and site levels.Ensure compliance with design standards, including A/B redundancy, labeling, testing, and documentation.Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, contractors, logistics providers, and facilities for installations, power adds, deliveries, and site work.Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including decommissioning, recycling, data destruction, and inventory control.Support office cabling and IT hands‑and‑feet services, including break/fix and minor projects.Participate in capacity planning, CAB, resiliency, audit, and business continuity activities.Provide 24×7 on‑call support and act as the site escalation point.Key Skills & CompetenciesData Centre Operations & Site ManagementIMAC & Infrastructure Lifecycle ManagementDCIM / StruxureWarePower & Cooling Capacity PlanningNetwork Cabling (Copper, Fiber, Twin‑Ax)Vendor & Facilities CoordinationDocumentation, Compliance & AuditsIncident & Change ManagementExperience & Qualifications7+ years of experience in enterprise data centre operations or infrastructure rolesStrong hands‑on exposure to power, cooling, cabling, racks, and DCIM toolsExperience working with global teams, vendors, and facilities organizationsIT Infrastructure / Data Centre certifications preferredSRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.