Data Center Operations Lead

City: Tokyo

State/Province: Tokyo-to

Posting Start Date: 1/21/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Title: Data Center Operations Lead
Domain: Data Center (DC), VMware ESXi, Storage, Backup
Role Summary:
Leads the data center tower, managing infrastructure operations including virtualization, storage, and backup systems.

Primary: Windows/Linux Server Administration with VMware ESXi & vCenter Management (DC)

Secondary: Storage Systems (SAN/NAS) Administration

Tertiary: Enterprise Backup Tools (Veeam, NetBackup)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, deployment, and maintenance of Wintel and Linux servers.
• Manage VMware ESXi environments and virtual infrastructure.
• Administer enterprise backup and storage systems.
• Lead the data center team and coordinate operational tasks.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with IT policies.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
• Experience with VMware, SAN/NAS storage, and backup tools (e.g., Veeam, NetBackup).
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and data center best practices.

• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills in both Japanese cultural contexts and global environments.

Typical Experience: 15 years in IT infrastructure, with 5 years in a leadership role
Language Requirements: Bilingual in Japanese and English

Mandatory Skills: Microsoft Active Directory Admin .

Experience: >10 YEARS .

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: Wipro-127860

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-30T18:42:08