Director of Cloud and Data Center Operations

DataMotion, Inc. is an API company that enables secure digital business. We empower the most demanding enterprises to serve new generations of digital-first users. Our systems modernize business processes by bringing together information exchange with the way employees, customers, and partners want to work. We are headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Director of Cloud and Data Center Operations. This (initially player-coach) position reports to the COO. The successful candidate will join the company’s management team with the mandate to take ownership of DataMotion’s technological resources.

This full-time position will be based in our Morristown headquarters with some time in the successful candidate’s home office. We are not offering relocation for this position and are restricting our search to candidates who will be able to commute to our NJ office.

Note-Local, New Jersey candidates only

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on leadership of cloud and data center operations
• Serve as a senior-level technical point of contact for enterprise customers
• Monitor performance profiling tools and procedures
• Maintain network security with the infrastructure/support team
• Manage disaster and emergency recovery plans
• Collaborate with other department heads (e.g., sales, marketing, finance, etc.) as an advisor on all technology issues
• Evaluate effectiveness of the company’s systems and make recommendations for improvement
• Develop plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
• Improve/implement best practices and ensure that the company meets relevant technology standards
• Ensure the company’s technological processes and services comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations

Requirements:

• 3+ years in a Director-level (or equivalent) operating position in a data center or public/private cloud environment; 7+ years in IT solutions and software deployment
• General knowledge of database maintenance and performance optimization
• Strong knowledge of system admin/management tools
• Excellent listening, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills; ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, brand leaders, and other senior management team members throughout the company
• Proven ability to hire, scale, manage, coach, and lead dynamic and diverse technical teams
• Ability to lead through change and transformation while adapting to shifting priorities

Nice to Have:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Azure and SQL Server
• Scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell)
• Strong experience in a start-up environment
• Experience leading geographically-distributed teams

Education:

• BS or equivalent in information technology, computer engineering, computer science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Robust health (medical, dental and vision) benefits and 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

WE ARE NOT ENGAGING SEARCH AGENCIES FOR THIS SEARCH. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU ARE A CANDIDATE.

DataMotion does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm /recruiters. We will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to DataMotion on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.