Lead IT Facility Specialist

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$95,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Technology Data Centre provides a robust Information Technology infrastructure including Data Centre & satellite communications facilities to meet the needs of the diverse range of customers across the globe. Responsible for the provision and maintenance of several different IT operating platforms and services. There is also a strong connection with external providers necessitating vendor and service provider management, including negotiations, contract terms and conditions, competitive bidding processes.

Requirements

7+ years of related work experience
Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Solid understanding of Data Centre Management methodologies
Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening)
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure and its impact on business services

Nice To Haves

Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)
Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA)
Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technical resource for data center operations, providing leadership, mentoring, and escalation support for technicians, contractors, and vendors.
Coordinate and oversee day-to-day data center activities to ensure operational excellence, service reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to change management processes.
Lead incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and recovery efforts for facility, infrastructure, and operational issues to minimize business impact.
Manage the installation, upgrade, relocation, and decommissioning of enterprise technology infrastructure while maintaining accurate documentation of all changes.
Direct vendor, contractor, and service provider activities within the data center, ensuring compliance with security, safety, operational standards, and approved budgets.
Lead the design, installation, maintenance, and documentation of structured cabling systems to support current operations and future growth requirements.
Monitor, maintain, and coordinate critical electrical and facility infrastructure, including utility power, switchgear, ATS, UPS, generators, PDUs, cooling, and environmental monitoring systems.
Oversee capacity planning, rack and space management, asset inventory, equipment lifecycle management, and infrastructure monitoring to optimize data center performance, utilization, and cost effectiveness.
Manage operational and project expenditures, support budget planning and forecasting activities, and ensure maintenance, infrastructure, and vendor-related work is delivered within approved budget targets.
Administer data center monitoring platforms and drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency, reliability, resiliency, visibility, and business continuity while supporting audit, security, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs