Sr. Data Center Operations Manager (IMC00857)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC) in Honolulu, HI seeks a Sr. Data Center Operations Manager to lead strategic DoD data center programs onsite.

The role requires DoD DoD-DoD-focused expertise, a strong track record in secure, resilient IT infrastructure, and a U.S. Citizenship with TS/SCI eligibility on day one. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in DoD data center management, and current qualifying certifications (PMP, VCP, CISA, CISSP, CISM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in DoD data center management.
• Active status 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.
• Experience in technical training and mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills for executive reporting and advisement to senior leadership.
• US Citizenship and DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of data center operations including capacity management and system availability.
• Integrate facility management (power, cooling, cabling, space) into IT planning and modernization.
• Oversee program and project management including requirements, scheduling, and risk management.
• Provide technical training and oversight to military, government civilians, and contractors.
• Develop and enforce documentation, SOPs, baselines, and COOP for mission assurance.
• Advise leadership on technologies, cloud/hybrid strategies, and cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure cybersecurity directives and DoD guidelines are followed daily.
• Serve as senior escalation point for mission-critical issues.

Skills

DoD data center management

Cybersecurity

Executive reporting

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PMP

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

CISA

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Sr. Data Center Operations Manager (IMC00857)

Location:

Travel Required:

Yes (20%)

Level/Salary Range:

$160,000 - $165,000

Position Type:

Full-Time

Date Posted:

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:00

Email Subject Line: Sr. Data Center Operations Manager (IMC00857)

The position will provide strategic leadership and advanced technical oversight for mission-critical data center operations supporting a high-priority federal initiative. This role requires deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force environments, with a strong emphasis on secure, resilient, and efficient IT infrastructure managementWork Location:Completely onsite in Honolulu, HI.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when submitting an application to IMC for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in DoD data center management.
• At start date, must possess one or more of the following certifications in ACTIVE status:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Strong background in network architecture/engineering, enterprise IT infrastructure, and secure data center operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects within DoD or large-scale enterprise IT environments.
• Proven experience in technical training and mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide executive-level reporting and technical advisement to senior leadership.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused, organized, and plan work independently or collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail, accuracy, and consistent follow-through.
• Extensive leadership experience with the ability to command the respect of strong-willed technical personnel.
• Experience supporting customers with classified and unclassified environments.
• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.

Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in Air Force data center management.
• Any of the following certifications:
  • ITIL 4 Foundation or higher
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Direct all aspects of data center operations, including capacity management, system availability, performance optimization, and compliance with DoD standards and RMF/ATO requirements.
• Integrate facility management considerations (power, cooling, cabling, and space utilization) into IT planning, modernization, and sustainment.
• Oversee technical program and project management, including requirements definition, scheduling, configuration/change management, risk management, and documentation.
• Provide technical training, mentorship, and oversight to military, government civilian, and contractor staff to enhance operational readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce documentation, SOPs, configuration baselines, and continuity of operations plans (COOP) to ensure mission assurance and rapid recovery.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, cloud/hybrid strategies, cybersecurity risks, and modernization initiatives affecting enterprise data center operations.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity directives (STIGs, IAVMs, DoD Cybersecurity service provider guidelines) as part of daily operations.
• Serve as the senior technical point of escalation for mission-critical issues, coordinating with higher headquarters and joint partners as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information: Please see the salary information listed at the beginning of this document, which is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. All salaries will be based on relevant experience, geographic location, and position and/or contractual requirements, which could fall outside of the listed range.

Full-time positions at IMC are eligible to participate in any or all of the benefit programs offered, including benefits:

• 401(k) with a 3% employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• FSA spending
• dental
• vision
• health insurance
• company-sponsored AD&D
• life insurance
• voluntary life
• AD&D
• accident
• critical illness
• hospital
• pet insurance
• bonus and/or other incentives

Benefits are subject to change.

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, provides a broad range of information technology IT services to government and commercial customers by placing a high priority on modernization, enhancing business processes through technology, and creating efficiencies through automation. Since its founding in 1989, IMC has offered solutions and expertise in: IT operations and maintenance, data management, cyber security, systems and network engineering and administration, cloud/hosting services, software development, website services, software quality assurance and testing (including IV&V), and project management. IMC is certified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality Management, ISO 27001 Information Technology Security Management, ISO 20000 Information Technology Service Management, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Committed to continuous improvement and information security, IMC has beenappraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration for both Development and Services and we are CMMC Level 2 (Ver 2.0) compliant. Find out more about IMC at www.imcva.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.