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NTT America Solutions, Inc. Data Center Capacity Specialist in Hyderabad, India
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The Data Center Capacity Specialist is a developing role, responsible for assessing, planning, and managing the capacity and resources of physical facilities, particularly data centres and related infrastructure. The primary objective of this role is to ensure that the organisation's facilities can support current and future IT needs while maintaining efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
What you'll be doing
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Regularly assesses the current capacity of data centres, office spaces, and other facilities to determine their ability to meet existing and anticipated IT requirements.
Collaborates with IT teams and other stakeholders to forecast future capacity needs based on business growth, technology trends, and project requirements.
Develops and maintains space utilisation plans that optimise the use of available floor space, including data centre server racks, office workstations, and support infrastructure.
Allocates resources such as power, cooling, and networking infrastructure to ensure they align with the demand for IT services and equipment.
Prepares budgets for capacity expansion projects and ongoing facility operations, taking into account costs associated with space, power, cooling, and hardware procurement.
Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements, including consolidation, virtualisation, and energy-saving initiatives, to maximize the use of existing resources.
Generates reports and dashboards that provide insights into facility capacity utilisation, future requirements, and potential bottlenecks.
Develops plans and strategies for scaling facilities in response to changing IT needs, including expansion, consolidation, or relocation.
Ensures that facility planning and capacity management align with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Assesses and mitigates risks related to capacity shortages, resource constraints, and facility vulnerabilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Applies learned techniques, as well as company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Analytical and quantitative skills to assess capacity data, perform forecasting, and make data-driven decisions
Familiarity with data centre technologies, including server hardware, networking, power distribution, and cooling systems
Developing proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial planning
Project management skills to oversee capacity expansion projects and resource allocation initiatives
Good communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, facility managers, and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving abilities to address capacity-related challenges and bottlenecks
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in facilities management, IT management, engineering, or a related field
Industry certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) can be beneficial
Required Experience:
Moderate level of experience in facilities capacity planning, data centre management, or IT infrastructure planning, with a strong understanding of IT equipment and facility infrastructure
Moderate level of experienced in managing and optimising space, power, cooling, and network resources
Moderate level of proficiency in forecasting future capacity needs based on business growth, technology trends, and project requirements
Moderate level of proficiency in capacity management tools and software, including capacity planning software and data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) systems
Moderate level of experience in computer-aided design (CAD) software for facility layouts and space utilisation studies
Workplace type :
Hybrid Working
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NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
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