Data Center Team Lead

Archer; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, collaborating with TekSynap, seeks a Data Center Team Lead to support the FDIC in Arlington, VA. This role leads Data Center Operations, VMware/virtualization, Unix/Linux, storage, and facilities management across primary and backup sites.

You will oversee dedicated team leads, ensure service performance, and maintain DCMT configurations. A Public Trust clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Ten plus years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment.
• Leadership and work assignment experience.
• Experience supporting government agencies or federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Data Center Operations and dedicated team leads for each area.
• Manage Data Center CI/Configuration Management Database and DCMT tools.
• Ensure adherence to activity and performance across Unix/Linux, Windows, VMware, storage, backups, and mainframe.
• Coordinate Data Center Facilities Management and related services across multiple locations.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center Ops

CI Management

Federal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ITIL v3 Foundations

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TekSynap to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are seeking Data Center Team Lead to join our team supporting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in Arlington, VA. The two data centers are referenced as Primary Data Center (PDC) located in Arlington, VA and a Backup Data Center (BDC) located in Carrollton, TX. You will be a member of technical team where excellent customer service and professional expertise are required.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten plus years of relevant experience managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment to manage Contractor Personnel performance of the Services.
• Leadership and work assignment
• Data Center CI Management
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• ITIL v3 Foundation Certified

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred.

Clearance

• Ability to receive a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure Adherence to and performance of support including but not limited to Physical, and virtual Server Support(Unix, Windows, Linux), Virtual Desktop Instance Support, Server provisioning, Mainframe, Server Platform Management, Refresh, Installation, and Retirement, .
• Oversee adherence and performance Dedicated Team Leads for each of the following areas:Data Center Operations
• Data Center Operations
• Wintel;
• iii. VMware / virtualization;
• Unix / Linux;
• Storage and backup;
• Middleware;
• vii. Mainframe, and
• viii. Data Center Facilities Management.
• Configure and manage all Data Center Management Tools for the full suite of DCMT functions required to ensure the Normal Operations of FDIC Data Center Cis
• Oversee DCMT Configuration Management Database
• Oversee Data Center Facilities Management in DC and other locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Ability to receive a Public Trust clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond \"STOP\". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as \"protected status\"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.