Main Responsibilities:
1. Operation, monitoring and maintenance of the data center components, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security of IT/OT infrastructure.
2. Enable the Data Center standards globally and be responsible for regional DCs.
3. Act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for any IT technical infrastructure related topics at the Visp site for external IT service providers and the central infrastructure team.
4. Engage as SPOC with local site mechanical service teams (electrical, facilities, fire, security, cooling, etc.) to maintain operational readiness of the data center facilities in Visp.
5. Assign and govern work to team of Data Center Operations staff.
6. Define the Data Center strategy globally and roadmap based on the needs of organization.
7. Define cabling and labeling standards with an installation concept & define type of cable
8. Develop and test the technical disaster recovery plan for the site and refresh it periodically.
9. Manage the life cycle of IT infrastructure assets and associated risks.
10. Plan and oversee data center expansions or migrations, including capacity planning and risk assessments.
11. Drive continuous improvements, standardization, and automation of infrastructure systems.
12. Maintain the consistency and maintainability of existing infrastructure environments through well-documented standards and procedures.
13. Ensure adherence with security and compliance policies and procedures within the IT infrastructure scope.
14. Monitor data center performance and troubleshoot issues, implementing solutions to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
15. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in data center management, recommending improvements and innovations to enhance operations.
Qualifications and Experience:
16. Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
17. Master`s degree in IT and 5-10 years of work experience in large, multi-national organizations, in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
18. Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems.
19. Advanced technical experience with VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Linux Server, Storage and Backup.
20. Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security hardening and best practices.
21. Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP) are a plus.
22. Experience leading data center projects, including expansions, migrations, and upgrades, with strong project management skills.
23. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to data center operations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
24. Proven experience with simplification and standardization of infrastructure.
25. English fluency is required and good level of German would be preferrable.