Senior DoD Data Center Operations Leader

IMC (Innovative Management Concepts, Inc); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Center Operations Manager for completely onsite work in Honolulu, HI. The role requires DoD/USAF environment expertise and a strong focus on secure, resilient IT infrastructure management.

Mandatory qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in DoD data centers, and active certifications (PMP, VCP, CISA, CISSP or CISM). U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility day one are required for candidacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in DoD data center management.
• At start date, must possess one or more active certifications: PMP, VCP, CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
• Strong background in network architecture/engineering, enterprise IT infrastructure, and secure data center operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects within DoD or large-scale enterprise IT environments.
• Current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.
• Pursuant to government contract, U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of data center operations, including capacity management, system availability, performance optimization, and DoD RMF/ATO compliance.
• Integrate facility management considerations into IT planning and modernization.
• Oversee technical program and project management, including requirements, scheduling, risk, and documentation.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to military, government civilian, and contractor staff.
• Develop and enforce documentation, SOPs, and COOP for mission assurance and rapid recovery.
• Advise senior leadership on technologies, cloud/hybrid strategies, and cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure cybersecurity directives (STIGs, IAVMs) compliance as part of daily operations.
• Serve as senior technical escalation point for mission-critical issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD data center management

Senior-level leadership

Network architecture

Enterprise IT infrastructure

Secure data center operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (desirable)

PMP

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Job description

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Center Operations Manager for completely onsite work in Honolulu, HI. The role requires DoD/USAF environment expertise and a strong focus on secure, resilient IT infrastructure management.

Mandatory qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in DoD data centers, and active certifications (PMP, VCP, CISA, CISSP or CISM). U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility day one are required for candidacy.