Data Center Manager
Core
Lead technical leadership for on-prem data center engineering, infrastructure operations, and modernization within a hybrid environment for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Role type
Senior IC Data Center Manager
Builds
On-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensuring availability, scalability, and resilience for federal operations.
Domain
Federal Government / Data Center Engineering & Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Data center engineering, hybrid infrastructure management, lifecycle modernization, capacity planning, incident response, facility optimization (power/cooling), technical architecture, compliance with federal standards
Preferred skills
CDCMP, DCDC, DCM, DCE, DCA certifications, computational fluid dynamics simulation, advanced infrastructure analytics, executive reporting
Technologies
Hybrid cloud platforms, server infrastructure, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, power and cooling systems
Responsibilities
Lead Data Center & Cloud Engineering initiatives including lifecycle modernization and design reviews; Develop and maintain engineering standards and architecture artifacts; Conduct infrastructure assessments and baseline evaluations; Oversee power, cooling, and facility optimization activities; Manage day-to-day operations including incident response and maintenance; Produce assessment reports and executive visibility dashboards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC