Data Center and Cloud Lead

Job title: Data Center and Cloud Lead

Job Location: Culver City, CA - Onsite

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 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 hyperconverge d 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 : Linux, AWS, Terraform & Ansible, Automation

Secondary Skills : Windows, Citrix, Nutanix and VMware

Roles & 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.