Data Center Site Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Data Center Sr Manager to lead site data center planning, management, and execution. You will represent the site for Data Center Management functions and enforce enterprise directives for efficient use of power, space, and cooling resources.

You will head a five-person team across configuration management, power/space/cooling, and access management, collaborating with enterprise facilities to ensure program success and timely change control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required.
• Certified Data Center Management Professional certification required.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance required.
• Location: On Customer Site.

Responsibilities

• Lead a five-person team providing configuration management, power/space/cooling, and access management support.
• Represent the site for all Data Center Management functions and enforce enterprise directives, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with geographically separated Site Leads to share best practices and ensure program execution.
• Review RFCs and other data center change requests impacting PSC resources.
• Manage Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools implementation at the site.
• Support site data center strategic planning and budgeting with facilities teams.

Skills

Data Center Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Certified Data Center Management Professional

Tools

DCIM tools

Job description

Data Center Sr Manager

The Data Center Site Lead will provide Data Center Management support to the site Data Center Manager (DCM) in data center planning, management, and execution. They will represent the site for all Data Center Management functions and activities and generate and enforce enterprise directives, processes, and procedures. They will also ensure the efficient management, planning, allocation, and utilization of all data center power, space, and cooling resources.

• Lead and manage a team of five personnel providing Configuration Management, Power Space and Cooling, and Access Management support personnel
• Site Leads are working leads and understands and can support all aspects of that site’s data center management
• Collaborate with geographically separated Site Leads to share best practices and ensure program execution through an enterprise approach
• Review and provide recommendations on changes to data centers in the Request for Change (RFC) process.
• Create and submit unfunded requests as necessary
• Manage data center activities with the site and enterprise facility organizations. Manage site implementation of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools
• Provide representation to the appropriate integration boards
• Assist with efforts facilitating system transition to cloud environments and downsizing of local data centers.
• Attend milestone meetings (to include preliminary design review, site survey, pre-ship audit/review, operational acceptance review, etc.) as required to evaluate system level impacts (site integration requirements adherence, PSC requirements) to site data center baseline
• Support technical exchange meetings (TEM) with Acquisition Offices (AO) / system owners to facilitate requirements analysis
• Analyze system level power, space, and cooling requirements for all AO / system owner installations, modifications, and decommissioning efforts
• Review, analyze, and comment on Change Requests (currently RFCs, Non-Standard Service Requests, or Request Items (RITMs)) that impact site PSC resources, and coordinate DC related impacts and adherence to site integration requirements
• Support implementation of site’s Data Center Strategic Plan
• Manage equipment rack relocations with stakeholders as part of DC renovation activities
• Review site integration and applicable DC technical standards as part of the appropriate policy update process
• Support DC project funding requests and coordinate with DMD/DCM and site facility teams
• Develop and coordinate DC requirements for all site data center project activities with site facility managers Project Managers and other stakeholders
• Support consolidated system level impacts for large scale facility renovation projects (roof projects, site power/cooling distribution systems, room Power Distribution Units (PDUs)/Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRACs), etc)
• Review and comment on data center renovation designs with design partners (Government/Commercial) and implementation via internal/external construction teams
• Ensure PSC resources are optimized by coordinating with local facility stakeholders and rack/system owners
• Support written and oral program level briefings for senior management and cross agency personnel
• Coordinate/respond to all Action Items that impact site data centers (PSC Quarterly, annual Federal Data Center Call, etc.)
• Utilize site and enterprise configuration management tools (e.g. NLyte, Archibus, floor drawings, other DCIM products, etc.) to analyze PSC requirements, and provide/enter data updates to maintain an accurate site data center baseline.
• Review, provide feedback, and implement enterprise data center directives, processes, and procedures
• Develop and manage site level PSC metrics and data distribution to stakeholders
• Manage and implement site level data center processes / procedures
• Complete annual data center audit

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Certification: Certified Data Center Management Professional
• Required Experience: 6+ years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
• Location: On Customer Site

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