Data Center Operations Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health plans

Internal mobility team

Professional growth & certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Data Center Manager for a federal client in Arlington, VA. Lead end-to-end DC operations, security, DR, and virtualization across Windows, UNIX, and mainframe environments.

You will manage large-scale servers (>2,000 physical) and 15,000+ VMs, implement ITIL processes, and provide systems engineering leadership in a 24x7 environment. 401K, health plans, and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in IT outsourcing
• ITIL v4 or v5 Foundation certification required by customer

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Data Center Operations
• Oversee security, disaster recovery, and batch scheduling across Windows, UNIX, and mainframe
• Direct operations of large-scale server environments (>2,000 physical servers) and 15,000+ VMs
• Plan and execute server consolidation and virtualization in Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux
• Manage storage technologies and optimize performance
• Implement ITIL-aligned standards in a high-availability data center
• Lead 24x7x365 monitoring for national services
• Oversee IBM Z10 mainframe operations running z/OS
• Translate business requirements into technical strategies and plans
• Provide systems engineering leadership

Skills

Enterprise IT infrastructure

ITIL

Infrastructure management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management (IM)

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Qualifications

Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management (IM)

Job Description

GDIT seeks a Data Center Manager for our federal client in their Infrastructure team.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Data Center Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Center Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage end‑to‑end Data Center Operations comparable in size, complexity, availability, and scope to the environment supported under this contract.
• Oversee mainframe and distributed server security, including physical and logical controls, disaster recovery failover, business‑continuity execution, and batch scheduling across Windows, UNIX, and mainframe platforms.
• Direct operations of large‑scale server environments exceeding 2,000 physical servers and more than 15,000 physical or virtual server instances.
• Plan, lead, and execute server consolidation and virtualization initiatives across Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux production environments.
• Manage enterprise‑class storage technologies (Windows, Solaris, Red Hat, VMware), driving operational best practices, standardizing provisioning, and overseeing storage migrations and performance optimizations.
• Implement ITIL‑aligned standards and operational processes within a high‑availability, dynamic data center environment.
• Lead 24x7x365 data center monitoring functions supporting national‑level services, ensuring proactive and reactive management of faults and failures.
• Oversee IBM Z10 mainframe operations running the z/OS operating system.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical strategies, solutions, and execution plans.
• Provide systems engineering leadership across large, complex infrastructure environments.

Required Experience

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other scientific or technical discipline directly related to this labor category (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
• 10+ years of working experience managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment to manage Contractor Personnel performance of the Services
• ITIL v4 or v5 Foundation Certifiication is required by the customer to be considered for this role.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time‑management and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to interact professionally with executives, customers, vendors, and department staff
• Project management experience is a plus
• U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background
• Position is onsite in Washington, DC, Monday–Friday.

Demonstrated Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing Data Center Operations similar in size, complexity, dynamics, availability and scope to that of the contract
• Demonstrated experience managing mainframe and server physical and logical security, disaster recovery failover, business continuity, and batch job scheduling across mainframe and distributed (Windows and UNIX) environments
• Demonstrated experience managing large server environments with more than 2,000 physical servers supporting 15,000+ physical or virtual server instances
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing server consolidation and virtualization on Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux in production environments
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise‑class storage technologies (Windows, Solaris, Red Hat, VMware) including provisioning standards, operational best practices, and storage migrations or optimizations
• Demonstrated experience implementing ITIL processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center
• Demonstrated experience managing a 24x7x365 data center supporting national services with proactive and reactive fault management
• Demonstrated experience managing IBM Z10 mainframe environments running z/OS
• Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Demonstrated experience performing systems engineering within large, complex infrastructures

U.S. Citizenship and a background investigation are required; you must have a current clean financial background. The role requires flexibility to support issues or planned activities after hours, weekends and holidays as needed. Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and engineering attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans