Director, Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor
Digital Realty, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
Director, Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor
Chicago, IL, United States and 5 more (On-site)
Job Info
Job Identification 7476
Job Category DC Ops
Job Schedule Full time
Job Description Position Title: Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor
What you’ll do The Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor provides deep technical expertise and strategic support across the global data center portfolio. This role is instrumental in guiding capital equipment lifecycle decisions, evaluating emerging technologies, and supporting innovation programs focused on energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven infrastructure optimization. The Advisor partners closely with the Global Lead for Change and Maintenance Management to ensure that infrastructure evolution is both technically sound and operationally seamless.
Evaluate next-generation infrastructure technologies for feasibility and deployment.
Support AI-driven initiatives such as:
Energy optimization and load balancing
Condition-based maintenance and predictive analytics
Smart alerting and fault detection
Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to translate operational needs into intelligent solutions.
Act as a technical authority for infrastructure upgrades and critical asset approvals.
Provide guidance on system reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle planning.
Partner with the Global Lead for Change and Maintenance Management to align technical decisions with operational protocols.
Contribute to change control reviews, maintenance strategy development, and post-implementation evaluations.
Support global initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure performance and sustainability.
Contribute to the development and refinement of technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
Review and advise on design packages for infrastructure replacements.
Validate technical solutions against global standards and operational requirements.
Provide risk assessments and recommendations for aging asset replacement.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience).
10+ years in data center infrastructure, critical systems, or facilities engineering.
Strong understanding of power systems, cooling technologies, and building automation.
Familiarity with AI applications in industrial or infrastructure environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
A bit about us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.
What we can offer you Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.
Health and Safety Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.
NOTES: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.
Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.
Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Required Skills
Audit
Authenticity & Adaptability
Building effective team & Driving results
Communicating with impact
Compliance
Data Center Operations
Developing Commercial Mindset
Drive execution of Strategy
Effective conflict management
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Rules
Influence & negotiations
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leading Self / Teams with Self Awareness
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Job Info
Job Identification 7476
Job Category DC Ops
Job Schedule Full time
Job Description Position Title: Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor
What you’ll do The Global Critical Infrastructure Technical Advisor provides deep technical expertise and strategic support across the global data center portfolio. This role is instrumental in guiding capital equipment lifecycle decisions, evaluating emerging technologies, and supporting innovation programs focused on energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven infrastructure optimization. The Advisor partners closely with the Global Lead for Change and Maintenance Management to ensure that infrastructure evolution is both technically sound and operationally seamless.
Evaluate next-generation infrastructure technologies for feasibility and deployment.
Support AI-driven initiatives such as:
Energy optimization and load balancing
Condition-based maintenance and predictive analytics
Smart alerting and fault detection
Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to translate operational needs into intelligent solutions.
Act as a technical authority for infrastructure upgrades and critical asset approvals.
Provide guidance on system reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle planning.
Partner with the Global Lead for Change and Maintenance Management to align technical decisions with operational protocols.
Contribute to change control reviews, maintenance strategy development, and post-implementation evaluations.
Support global initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure performance and sustainability.
Contribute to the development and refinement of technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
Review and advise on design packages for infrastructure replacements.
Validate technical solutions against global standards and operational requirements.
Provide risk assessments and recommendations for aging asset replacement.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience).
10+ years in data center infrastructure, critical systems, or facilities engineering.
Strong understanding of power systems, cooling technologies, and building automation.
Familiarity with AI applications in industrial or infrastructure environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
A bit about us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.
What we can offer you Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.
Health and Safety Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.
NOTES: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.
Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.
Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Required Skills
Audit
Authenticity & Adaptability
Building effective team & Driving results
Communicating with impact
Compliance
Data Center Operations
Developing Commercial Mindset
Drive execution of Strategy
Effective conflict management
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Rules
Influence & negotiations
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leading Self / Teams with Self Awareness
#J-18808-Ljbffr