Data Center Operations Specialist

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,200 - 158,100; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Data Center Operations Specialist to support the Defense Intelligence Agency and our global 24/7 operations. The role blends hands-on hardware handling with environment monitoring, cloud integration, and cross-functional engineering support.

You will deploy and maintain data center configurations, manage racks, cabling, and asset inventory, and collaborate with engineers to meet SLAs and ITSM objectives while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance with poly required.
• DOD 8140 Certification (Security+) required.
• Education pathway: AA with 10+ years, BS with 8+ years, MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on IT hardware/software integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud-based data center configurations for redundancy and efficiency.
• Perform hardware provisioning, racking, and component swaps.
• Manage cabling, structured installations, and asset tagging.
• Monitor environmental parameters (seismic, fire, cooling, power) and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, network, and security resources for ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering on data center surveys, design reviews, and ITSM objectives.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

AA/BS/MS/PhD with experience

Job description

Opportunity

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting‑edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Data Center Operations Specialist to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. Our highly skilled specialist will serve as a key member of our global, 24/7 operations team. This role is essential for ensuring the physical and virtual health, resiliency, and efficiency of our secure data center environments. The successful candidate will blend hands‑on hardware and infrastructure management with advanced environmental monitoring, cloud integration, and cross‑functional engineering support.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud-based data center lifecycle configurations per design specifications for optimal redundancy, resiliency, availability, and efficiency
• Perform physical racking, stacking, and provisioning of enterprise servers, network gear, and storage devices
• Execute hardware break/fix tasks, including swapping out failed components (e.g., hard drives, RAM, power supplies) and decommissioning end‑of‑life hardware
• Manage, upgrade, and maximize the efficient use of modern technologies for copper and fiber cable plants
• Run, terminate, dress, label, and test structured cabling installations
• Monitor ongoing physical location variables, including seismic, fire, and thermal events, power and cooling usages, and overall environmental parameters
• Coordinate with stakeholder mechanical, network, and security resources for ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with engineers on physical and virtual site surveys, data gathering, and documentation reviews
• Provide support for all data center implementations
• Manage IT asset inventory, including shipping, receiving, secure storage, and asset tagging
• Collaborate with Engineering teams on the integration of data center monitoring tools into designs to meet end‑state SLAs and ITSM customer service objectives
• Conduct testing of data center solutions and configurations to aid in achieving Interim Authorities to Test (IATTs) and Authorities to Operate (ATOs)
• Ensure ongoing compliance for deployed solutions with all physical and safety best practices, laws, and regulations

Qualifications

Required:

• Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
• An AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience integrating, operating, and maintaining IT hardware and software solutions

Desired:

• Degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering
• Deep familiarity with Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE) services and classified operating environments
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $75,200-$158,100.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.