Security-Cleared Data Center Ops Leader

TEKsystems; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 220,416,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Senior Data Center Operations Manager to oversee enterprise data center operations, modernization efforts, and lifecycle initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional teams including engineers, project managers, and construction professionals to execute complex data center projects and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure.

The role requires strong executive communication, strategic guidance on modernization, and the ability to deliver KPI‑driven reporting while maintaining

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience managing enterprise data center operations and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Strong project and program management experience supporting large‑scale migration, integration, and expansion efforts.
• Demonstrated understanding of data center electrical infrastructure, capacity planning, power distribution, and facility considerations.
• Experience leading large technical teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders in complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, server technologies, networking, and secure data center operations.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, organizational, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross‑functional teams of 25+ engineers, project managers, and infrastructure personnel supporting enterprise data center environments.
• Manage enterprise data center expansions, consolidations, hardware refreshes, and lifecycle migrations involving 1,000+ servers while maintaining operational continuity and minimizing risk.
• Coordinate all phases of modernization projects, including site assessments, implementation planning, mobilization, deployment, and decommissioning activities.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for Senior leadership, providing executive briefings, project status updates, KPI reporting, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee day‑to‑day data center operations, including capacity planning, performance optimization, system availability, and operational readiness.
• Lead network architecture and infrastructure engineering efforts to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise environments.
• Manage technical programs and projects through requirements development, scheduling, change management, risk management, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Integrate facility management considerations such as power, cooling, cabling, and space utilization into data center planning and sustainment strategies.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, continuity of operations plans (COOP), and operational documentation.
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and leadership to engineering, government, military, and contractor personnel.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, industry best practices, security directives, and enterprise security standards.
• Act as the Senior technical escalation point for mission‑critical incidents, coordinating resolution efforts and stakeholder communications.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions, and modernization initiatives to support long‑term organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, efficiency, reliability, and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data center operations

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

TEKsystems seeks a Senior Data Center Operations Manager to oversee enterprise data center operations, modernization efforts, and lifecycle initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional teams including engineers, project managers, and construction professionals to execute complex data center projects and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure.

The role requires strong executive communication, strategic guidance on modernization, and the ability to deliver KPI‑driven reporting while maintaining