About the IT Manager – Data Centers Role

Join a prestigious organization through Robert Half as an IT Manager – Data Centers in Glendale, CA. This onsite (5 days/week) leadership position offers a competitive $180,000 base salary plus annual bonus and is perfect for seasoned IT professionals passionate about mission-critical operations. Replacing a long-tenured manager, you'll own both strategic people leadership and hands-on infrastructure management in a highly regulated environment. Focus on reliability, process optimization, compliance, and operational excellence—ideal for those seeking impactful IT manager jobs in Burbank/Glendale, CA area without escalating to director-level responsibilities.

This role demands expertise in enterprise data centers, where downtime isn't an option. If you thrive in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, or government, this IT Manager position provides stability, growth, and direct influence over cutting-edge infrastructure. Robert Half places top talent in such roles, ensuring your career advances with a reputable employer.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Operations

• Lead a team of IT professionals overseeing enterprise data center operations, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Provide hands-on oversight of critical infrastructure: servers, networking, storage, power systems, and cooling.
• Drive reliability initiatives to achieve 99.99%+ uptime in mission-critical environments.

Process and Compliance

• Develop and enforce processes for operational excellence, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) through audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP) with regular testing.

Strategic Oversight

• Collaborate with executive stakeholders on IT budgeting, vendor management, and technology roadmaps.
• Monitor KPIs for data center performance, implementing tools like DCIM software for proactive management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging metrics to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

In this Glendale, CA IT Manager role, expect a dynamic blend of leadership and technical depth, supporting 24/7 operations in a secure, state-of-the-art facility.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our IT Manager – Data Centers, bring:

• 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years managing data centers in regulated sectors.
• Proven people leadership in high-stakes environments.
• Deep technical skills in infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, SAN/NAS, Linux/Windows).
• Expertise in compliance frameworks and audit processes.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent; CISSP, ITIL, or CDCP certifications preferred.
• Strong communication for cross-functional teams and executives.
• Availability for onsite work in Glendale, CA (near Burbank).

Robert Half seeks candidates with a track record of transforming operations—apply if you're ready for this challenging data center management career.

Why Join Us?

Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled support in your IT career. Enjoy a $180,000 base + bonus, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, health coverage, PTO, and professional growth. Work in a stable, mission-critical organization with modern data centers, offering long-term security rare in IT manager jobs Burbank CA.

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