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Data Center Operations Manager
Contact Government ServicesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Aug 2026
About the role
Work Location: Columbia, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level
Department: Project Management
CGS is looking for a Data Center Operations Manager to perform data center operations servicing the needs of a government client based out of Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the data center facilities, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of server equipment.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:
- Ensure 24/7 operation and security of data centers
- Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center infrastructure
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
- Develop, implement, and enforce data center policies and procedures
- Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments to support business objectives
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup plans
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of data center operations
Qualifications:
- Strong technical skills to include:
o Data center infrastructure and network technologies
o HVAC, UPS, and power distribution systems
o Network and server hardware
o Data center management tools and software
o Capacity / performance planning and lifecycle management
o Maintain architecture diagrams, rack elevations, and network maps
- Leadership and organizational skills to include:
o Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
o Effective communication and interpersonal skills
o Strong project management skills
- Familiarity with industry and compliance standards and federal security requirements (e.g., FISMA/NIST, DOJ/USAO policies)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations; AND
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR
- Advanced certifications (e.g., Data Center Certified Associate, Certified Data Center Professional) preferred
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past nine years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Heal
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