Facilities Manager

Koniag Government Services; Center (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

3 weeks paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Koniag Tech and Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Facilities Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to oversee day-to-day data center operations at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The role covers critical infrastructure, security, vendor coordination, and compliance in a classified environment.

The ideal candidate has deep data center operations expertise, experience with critical systems, and the ability to lead in a highly regulated, secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data center facility operations including power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security, and cabling infrastructure.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for UPS, PDUs, generators, CRACs/CRAHs, and BMS.
• Develop and enforce facility change management procedures with maintenance windows to minimize risk.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and federal standards for classified facilities (e.g., ICD 705, DCID 6/9, NISPOM).
• Coordinate access for vendors/contractors in a secure facility, ensuring clearance and escort requirements.
• Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify vulnerabilities.
• Maintain data center capacity planning for power, space, and cooling (PSC).
• Lead incident response for facility-related events, including outages and security breaches.
• Develop and exercise Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR).
• Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to align facility ops with mission needs.
• Maintain documentation including as-builts, inventories, maintenance logs, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Manage facility budgets, CAPEX projects, and procurement of equipment/services.
• Supervise facilities staff, contractors, and provide mentorship.

Skills

Data center operations

Critical infrastructure management

DoD/IC facility standards

Physical security compliance

Vendor management

Team leadership

Incident response

BCP/DR planning

Documentation & runbooks

Facility budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

DCIM platforms (Sunbird, Nlyte, Vertiv)

BMS/BAS systems

AutoCAD

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

Koniag Tech and Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Facilities Manager with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KTIS and our customer at Stennis Space Center, MS. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

We are seeking an experienced, security-cleared Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and infrastructure integrity of a secure, mission-critical data center. This role is responsible for managing all physical plant systems, critical infrastructure, vendor relationships, and facility compliance activities within a classified government or DoD-supported data center.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data center operations, critical systems management (power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security), and the ability to operate within a highly regulated, secure environment. This position demands a strong understanding of uptime methodologies, redundancy principles, environmental monitoring, and compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) facility standards.

This role is essential to ensuring the physical reliability, security, and operational continuity of a classified data center environment. The Facilities Manager will serve as the senior on-site authority for all facility-related matters, driving infrastructure strategy, enforcing physical security standards, and maintaining operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of data center facility operations including power distribution, cooling/HVAC systems, fire suppression, physical security, and structured cabling infrastructure
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all critical systems including UPS, PDUs, generators, CRACs/CRAHs, and building management systems (BMS)
• Develop and enforce facility change management procedures, including coordination of maintenance windows that minimize risk to mission-critical operations
• Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and applicable federal standards governing classified facility construction, operations, and physical security (e.g., ICD 705, DCID 6/9, NISPOM)
• Manage and coordinate vendor and contractor access within the secure facility, ensuring all personnel meet clearance and escort requirements
• Conduct regular facility audits, risk assessments, and inspection activities to identify and remediate physical vulnerabilities or infrastructure degradation
• Maintain and execute data center capacity planning, including power, space, and cooling (PSC) management
• Lead incident response activities for facility-related events including power outages, environmental alarms, and physical security breaches
• Develop, maintain, and exercise Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures related to facility operations
• Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to align facility operations with mission requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, equipment inventories, maintenance logs, SOPs, and operational runbooks
• Manage facility operations budgets, capital improvement projects, and procurement of equipment and services
• Supervise facilities staff, contractors, and support personnel; provide mentorship and technical guidance

Required Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in data center facilities management or critical infrastructure operations
• Demonstrated experience managing Tier II, III, or IV data center environments
• Hands‑on expertise with critical systems, including:
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and generator systems
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and electrical distribution systems
• CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and precision cooling systems
• Fire detection and suppression systems (e.g., FM-200, VESDA, Novec)
• Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools
• Experience working within a classified or government‑controlled facility environment
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and multi‑disciplinary teams within a secure environment
• Familiarity with physical security requirements for classified spaces, including SCIFs and secure compartmented areas

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered

Required Certifications

Facilities & Critical Infrastructure

• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Uptime Institute AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist) or ATD (Accredited Tier Designer)
• CompTIA Security+ (to meet DoD 8140 baseline requirements for operating within a DoD environment)

Preferred Certifications / Training

• Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) – EPI
• Certified Data Centre Manager (CDCM)
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
• NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) – IFMA

Relevant Technology Stack / Systems

• Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte, Vertiv)
• Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Environmental monitoring and alerting systems
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) platforms
• Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) for classified environments
• AutoCAD or equivalent for facility drawing management
• Power monitoring and energy management platforms

Desired Attributes

• Deep understanding of data center uptime principles and Tier classification standards
• Strong working knowledge of physical security requirements for classified and SCIF environments
• Ability to operate calmly and decisively during high‑pressure facility incidents
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with government clients, senior leadership, and technical teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in a mission‑critical environment
• Ability to balance long‑term capital planning with immediate operational needs

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI security clearance is required — candidates will not be considered without an active TS/SCI

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution‑oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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