Data Center Lead

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Data Center Infrastructure

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Center Management, Information Technology (IT), Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Data Center Lead

• Supports the management of a data center and the optimization of its ongoing operations
• Provides guidance on overall enterprise-wide effectiveness and efficiency of data center technology systems and networks and in ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained
• Provides guidance on new technologies, processing performance and financial, physical, and human resource needs to meet established objectives
• Advises on data center operations which include site facilities and maintenance, security and surveillance systems, system installations and the overall customer experience.
• Advises on delivery of services as per client requirements, control cost and vendor management
• Advises on system efficiencies (e.g., maintenance and administration of servers/databases/applications/network/non-IT infrastructure)
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. Serves as a team/task lead with supervisory responsibility.
• Plans, coordinates, implements and executes approved policies, programs and services related to Data Center services.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology Management or Engineering or related OR Four years of related experience may be substituted for the education degree requirement established for this key personnel function.
• Minimum 5 years of experience directing the planning, coordination, implementation and execution of approved policies, programs and services related to Data Center services.
• Deep knowledge of Data Center Management, including design, infrastructure (hardware, software and telecommunications), maintenance and operations.
• Experience with monitoring tools.
• Experience with infrastructure components, including but not limited to: Current versions of servers, especially Microsoft, Linux, and UNIX, network equipment, network storage, especially NETAPP data storage appliances, and Active Directory.

Location: Raleigh / Durham/ Research Triangle Park, NC

Timeline: This is a contingent position expected to begin in February 2025.

Security Clearance: The selected applicant must meet eligibility requirements for Public Trust.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match

● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

The likely salary range for this position is $106,371 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Durham

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what ou