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Sr. Data Center Advosor

Vaco
$100.00 - $150.00 / hr
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Jul 23, 2026
Senior Data Center Advisor (Part-Time Consultant) Overview Our client is launching an innovative, next-generation data center business focused on high-density AI and HPC (High Performance Computing) environments. They are seeking an experienced Senior Data Center Advisor to serve as a strategic consultant during an initial research and development phase. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned data center operations leader to help shape operational strategy, evaluate infrastructure designs, and provide subject matter expertise for a cutting-edge data center platform. Engagement Details Part-time consulting engagement Approximately 10 hours per week Initial 3-month contract Primarily remote Occasional travel may be required for site evaluations and due diligence activities Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time leadership role depending on project outcomes and business expansion plans Key Responsibilities Advise leadership on data center operations and maintenance (O&M) strategy Develop recommendations for service delivery and operational readiness Review data center facility designs and plans from an operational perspective Assist in creating staffing models, shift schedules, and maintenance programs Support development of operating expense (OPEX) estimates and budgets Provide guidance on vendor selection and management Help negotiate long-term service agreements with equipment, cooling, and electrical vendors Advise on customer-facing service level agreements (SLAs) Participate in technical discussions with prospective customers and stakeholders Provide expertise throughout the data center lifecycle including planning, construction, commissioning, and operations Ideal Background The successful candidate will bring a combination of operational leadership and hands-on data center expertise. Required Experience Experience managing critical data center facilities Strong background in data center operations and maintenance Experience supporting or leading data center commissioning activities Knowledge of power, cooling, MEP, and critical infrastructure systems Experience developing operational processes, staffing models, and maintenance programs Ability to advise executive leadership and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly Preferred Experience managing multiple data center facilities or portfolios End-to-end lifecycle experience including: Planning Design review Construction Commissioning Operations Experience supporting AI-focused, HPC, or next-generation data center deployments Exposure to direct liquid cooling or advanced cooling technologies Background working with hyperscalers or large-scale colocation providers Experience with organizations such as: Microsoft Meta Equinix QTS Aligned CoreWeave Similar data center infrastructure providers Preferred Qualifications Former Navy Nuclear, Navy Engineering, or military operations background Maritime industry experience is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills Consulting mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment Comfortable partnering directly with executives, engineers, and project teams EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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