Bilingual Data Center Manager, Kinshasa

About the role

A client is implementing a major digital infrastructure and technology programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo, involving complex IT systems, critical infrastructure and large-scale deployment. As the project moves into implementation, the local technical team in Kinshasa is being strengthened. This is a long-term project-based contract for a bilingual Data Center Manager, starting as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of a mission-critical data center.
• Oversee power supply, UPS, generators, cooling, environmental controls and physical infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, business continuity, disaster recovery readiness and failover testing.
• Manage and monitor network infrastructure and connectivity.
• Coordinate technical teams, service providers and infrastructure vendors to resolve incidents and maintenance needs on time.
• Implement security, access control and operational procedures in line with standards and project requirements.
• Contribute to technical audits, documentation, reporting and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing data center or critical IT infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with technical vendors, service providers and multidisciplinary infrastructure teams.
• French and English bilingual, with strong English communication skills.

Required skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of networking, connectivity and enterprise infrastructure.
• Power continuity, UPS/generators, cooling systems, physical security and infrastructure monitoring.
• Business continuity, disaster recovery and high-availability environments.

The salary is competitive depending on experience and seniority; benefits are to be discussed. The position is based in Kinshasa, DRC.