Data Center Site Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Education/certifications opportunities

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Data Center Sr Manager to lead a team of five in managing site DC operations, power, space and cooling, and enterprise DCIM tool deployment. The role requires 6+ years of related experience, TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance, and on-site responsibilities at customer sites.

The position involves collaboration with regional teams, participation in RFC reviews, and driving DC modernization and cloud-transition efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of five personnel providing Data Center Management support.
• Represent the site for all Data Center Management functions and activities.
• Collaborate with geographically separated Site Leads to share best practices.
• Review RFCs and recommend changes affecting data centers.
• Manage DCIM tools deployment and site integration activities.
• Coordinate with enterprise facility teams and external partners on DC projects.
• Support site transitions to cloud environments and downsizing of local DCs.
• Prepare and present program briefings to senior management.

Skills

DCIM

Data Center Management

Site Integration

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Certified Data Center Management Professional

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Data Center Management, Site Integration Certifications: None Experience: 6 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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

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