Manager, Infrastructure & Database

Transocean - Houston, TX

Full-time - Manager

Houston, TX

Oil and Gas Extraction

About the position

The Infrastructure and Database Manager at Transocean is responsible for designing architectures and processes for global data center and cloud service deployments. This role ensures high availability and performance of systems for a worldwide user base while managing a team of IT engineers and consultants to deliver timely and budget-compliant corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure including servers, data centers, storage systems, databases, cloud environment, and rig systems.
• Manage a team of highly technical staff and consultants, maintaining standards for implementation, support, and communication to ensure continuity of high-quality services.
• Stay abreast of changing hardware, software, and cloud trends.
• Maintain understanding of cloud hardware/software delivery and cost models.
• Engage with Application teams and business users to stay aligned with organizational and project needs and deliver service ensuring initiatives stay on time and on-budget.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Manage hardware and software life cycles end-to-end, including technology evaluation & product selection, procurement, service delivery, and refresh cycles.
• Operate within regulatory and organizational audit compliance guidelines and coordinate with internal and external audit groups multiple times per year.
• Manage vendor relationships, optimize support, license, maintenance, and subscription agreements.
• Develop service management support processes for data center delivered services in coordination with the support team and manage 3rd tier escalations.
• Plan and coordinate off-hours data center management activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and database systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services and data center operations.
• Experience in team management and leadership.
• Ability to develop and implement IT policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with specific cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Certifications in IT infrastructure management or cloud services.
• Knowledge of data center management tools and software.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities at Transocean.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.