Job Title: Data Center Consultant

Location: United States

Experience: 15+ years

Job Description:

The Data Center Consultant will serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert in the design, operation, and optimization of mission-critical data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in facility management, large-scale data center operations, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Key Responsibilities:

Advise on operational best practices for data center facility management, including power, cooling, security, and space utilization.
Oversee or assess end-to-end data center operations to drive improvements in reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Design, evaluate, and integrate Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated controls.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend solutions for disaster recovery, compliance, and uptime assurance.
Lead or support audits, modernization, and expansion projects for enterprise-class data centers.
Collaborate with client technical and management teams to align infrastructure strategy with business goals.
Provide strategic guidance on industry trends, next-gen technologies, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Minimum 15 years’ experience in data center management, operations, and facility consulting.
Demonstrated expertise with BMS/BAS deployment and integration.
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, security, fire suppression).
Excellent communication and client-facing skills for executive-level consulting.
Deep knowledge of industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942, or similar).

Preferred:

Certifications such as Data Center Certified Professional (DCD, CDCP, etc.) or equivalent.
Prior experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers.

This is a senior consulting role for individuals passionate about shaping resilient, efficient, and future-ready data center environments.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $44.59 - $53.70 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 4 per week

Work Location: Remote

inoptra Digital

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