> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2419165-data-center-facilities-critical-systems-engineer-senior-advisor](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2419165-data-center-facilities-critical-systems-engineer-senior-advisor). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center & Facilities Critical Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor - **Company:** Jack Henry & Associates, Inc - **Location:** Branson, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Operational Data Store - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/40931815/1 ## About the Role * Minimum of thirteen years of experience in related field. What would be nice for you to have: * Construction management or facilities management experience preferred. ## Description The Data Center Facilities Critical Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor acts independently as enterprise-level technical authority for data center facilities, providing strategic oversight and expert guidance for critical infrastructure and long-range capacity planning. This role operates with high autonomy to ensure resiliency, compliance, and fiscal optimization of data center environments while aligning facilities strategy with future growth and organizational objectives. By leveraging expert judgment and cross-functional influence, the Senior Advisor serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership and a primary mentor for technical teams, driving operational excellence across the global portfolio. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work 2-3 days a week in Branson, MO with regular travel to other Jack Henry data centers and facilities. Working hours will be flexible based on need and the position will require on call hours. What you'll be responsible for: * Serves as the primary technical authority and senior advisor to leadership on data center strategy, infrastructure planning, and long-range capital/capacity forecasting. * Leads the planning, design, and optimization of enterprise facilities to ensure scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency while aligning with enterprise-wide technology and security objectives. * Establishes and governs global standards, performance metrics (KPIs), and safety policies for facility operations, maintenance, and building code compliance. * Ensures all systems and processes meet or exceed regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, acts as the lead partner for internal and external audits. * Partners with Finance/Procurement to develop and manage complex operating and capital budgets (OpEx/CapEx), performing deep-dive analysis on total cost of ownership (TCO) and lifecycle equipment replacement. * Evaluates financial reports and operational data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and recommend corrective actions for budget variances or optimization opportunities. * Acts as the highest-level authority during critical incidents and emergencies; provides on-call advisory support and leads cross-functional crisis communication to executive leadership. * Orchestrates post-incident reviews and root cause analysis (RCA) to drive corrective actions and integrate "lessons learned" back into operational standards. * Oversees the performance of internal teams and external providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations are strictly met. * Influences cross-functional partners without direct authority to ensure facilities' priorities are synchronized with business continuity and enterprise goals. * Mentors and coaches peers to strengthen technical depth, operational readiness, and succession planning within the facilities organization. * May perform other job duties as assigned., No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of incidents of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations. Requests for full corporate job description may be requested through the interview process at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity Applicants for U.S. based positions with Jack Henry & Associates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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