Sr Datacenter Operations Manager

TEKsystems; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Data Center Operations Manager to oversee enterprise data center operations, modernization efforts, and infrastructure lifecycles. You will lead cross-functional teams to execute complex data center projects, including expansions, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role demands executive-level reporting, security-cleared leadership, and hands-on governance of capacity planning, performance optimization, and secure, resilient infrastructure

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, CS or 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 and managers.
• Manage enterprise data center expansions, consolidations, and hardware refreshes.
• Coordinate all phases of modernization projects from site assessments to decommissioning.
• Provide executive briefings, KPI reporting, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee capacity planning, performance optimization, and system availability.
• Lead network architecture and infrastructure engineering for secure environments.
• Manage programs through requirements, scheduling, change and risk management, and documentation.
• Integrate power, cooling, cabling, and space utilization into planning.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, COOP plans, and operational documentation.
• Mentor and lead engineering, government, military, and contractor personnel.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and enterprise security standards.
• Act as escalation point for mission-critical incidents and communications.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and cloud/hybrid infrastructure for modernization.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance performance and service delivery.

Skills

Data center ops

Project management

Team leadership

Security clearance TS

Executive communication

Risk management

Networking

Infrastructure engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Center Operations Manager to oversee enterprise data center operations, modernization efforts, and infrastructure lifecycle initiatives within highly secure environments. This individual will lead cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and construction professionals to execute complex data center projects, including facility expansions, hardware migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as a Senior technical leader responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring secure and resilient infrastructure, and providing executive-level reporting and strategic guidance on data center modernization efforts.

Key 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.

Required 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.

Required Certifications

• Security+ certification (minimum requirement)

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• ITIL v4

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• SecurityX or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting classified and unclassified computing environments.

• Background in Department of Defense (DoD) or other large-scale enterprise IT environments.

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, STIG compliance, and cybersecurity governance.

• Strong Background in network architecture, infrastructure engineering, and enterprise operations.

• Proven success delivering mission-critical projects with minimal operational impact and high availability requirements.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to support large-scale, mission-critical data center operations and modernization efforts across multiple locations. You will collaborate with Senior technical leaders and executive stakeholders while driving strategic initiatives that directly impact enterprise infrastructure reliability, security, and future growth. The role provides broad visibility, significant leadership responsibility, and exposure to complex, high-impact technology programs within a secure operational environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Shafter, HI 96858.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Shafter,HI 96858.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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