Mission-Critical Data Center Lead

COLSA Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation seeks a Data Center Manager to lead planning, deployment, and management of physical server environments in Huntsville, AL. You will oversee rack integration, power, cooling, cabling, and infrastructure documentation to translate customer requirements into reliable infrastructure.

You will manage the full lifecycle of data center equipment, optimize cabling and airflow, and maintain topology maps and security-compliant configurations.

Qualifications

• Lead hardware installation, rack integration, and lifecycle maintenance for servers, network switches, and secure communications assets.
• Implement and maintain structured cabling solutions (fiber/copper) ensuring airflow, signal integrity, cable management, and long-term maintainability.
• Conduct root-cause investigations, diagnostic testing, and real-time troubleshooting for physical-layer connectivity and hardware failures.
• Direct lifecycle asset management and inventory tracking to support equipment readiness and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to design physical and network infrastructure layouts.
• Maintain authoritative operational documentation, including topology maps and rack configurations, with labeling and COMSEC/security standards.
• Perform floor audits and oversee environmental and power systems, ensuring change-control and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of data center equipment and manage high-density cabling projects.
• Optimize airflow and cooling and maintain infrastructure documentation.
• Decommission end-of-life hardware and coordinate with logistics and security for policy compliance.
• Develop physical and network infrastructure layouts based on technical requirements.
• Maintain wiring and labeling standards and ensure secure operations.

Skills

Physical Infrastructure

Cabling & Connectivity

Systems Integration

Lifecycle & Inventory

Customer Liaison

Documentation & Standards

Quality & Environmental Controls

Job description

COLSA Corporation seeks a Data Center Manager to lead planning, deployment, and management of physical server environments in Huntsville, AL. You will oversee rack integration, power, cooling, cabling, and infrastructure documentation to translate customer requirements into reliable infrastructure.

You will manage the full lifecycle of data center equipment, optimize cabling and airflow, and maintain topology maps and security-compliant configurations.