Manager, Infrastructure Standards and Engineering

Zayo Group•Melville, NY

11d•$87,600 - $134,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. As the Manager, Infrastructure Standards and Engineering, you will lead the engineering team responsible for establishing Zayo's data center and POP design, equipment standards, enhanced tooling, and best practices.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data center/central office design and management within telecommunications environments required.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, administrative, and project management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize work.
Working knowledge with AC/DC power systems, including DC rectifiers, batteries, power distribution, and cable sizing.
Practical, real-world experience preferred over theoretical knowledge.
Working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including generators, UPS systems, HVAC, and fire suppression systems, with a solid understanding of their operation and maintenance.
Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a team environment and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to present complex information in a clear and simple format.
Ability to influence conversations and work through building relationships, thoughtful framing of issues, and building influence through excellent work.

Nice To Haves

Expertise of BMS/EMS systems and reporting including facilities equipment provisioning
Working knowledge of datacenter standard certification and reporting; SDS, TEIR II, SOC, ESG, ERP
Working knowledge of Telcordia installation standards
Datacenter design certifications strongly preferred.
HVAC and electrical training or certifications preferred.
Telcordia installation standards certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee testing and validating new and innovative products, tools, and systems to help maximize efficiency and minimize expense.
Review and update routine design standards, best practices, and methods for the infrastructure engineering team.
Create standard engineering templates and identify and implement efficient and effective design concepts and layouts.
Develop and identify improvement processes, to help optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and increase redundancy utilizing labs and test beds.
Approve, review, and develop: Designs, Methods, Products and Vendor Support.
Identify cost saving opportunities and create plans to realize.
Proactively identify any deficiencies or risk concerns and initiate corrective actions immediately.
Interview and select new teammates while building development plans for current teammates to grow their career.