Data Center Operations Team Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$128K — $173K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years managing server and support services, with at least 3 years in IT outsourcing.
  • ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation certification preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills for professional interactions across all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Data Center Operations of significant size and complexity.
  • Oversee mainframe and server security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
  • Handle complex server environments with over 2,000 physical servers.
  • Plan and execute server consolidation and virtualization efforts.
  • Manage enterprise-class storage across multiple server technologies.
  • Implement ITIL standards in a dynamic data center operation.
  • Ensure 24/7 data center monitoring and management.

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Career support from an internal mobility team
  • Opportunities for professional growth and education
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
  • Paid vacation and holidays
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management (IM)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT seeks a Data Center Manager for our federal client in their Infrastructure team.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • Demonstrated experience managing Data Center Operations similar in size, complexity, dynamics, availability and scope to that of the contract.
  • Demonstrated experience managing mainframe and server physical and logical security, disaster recovery failover, business continuity, and batch job scheduling in mainframe and distributed (i.e., Windows and UNIX) operating system environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large, complex server environments containing over 2,000 physical servers that host over 15,000 physical or virtual servers.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing server consolidation and virtualization efforts on Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux in a production operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise class storage across server technologies (e.g., Windows, Solaris, Red Hat, VMware) implementing operational best practices, provisioning standards, and storage migrations and optimizations.
  • Demonstrated experience with implementing ITIL standards and processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center operation.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a 7x24x365 Data center that monitors a national service and manages faults and failures proactively and reactively.
  • Demonstrated experience managing IBM Z10 mainframe with z/OS Operating System.
  • Demonstrated experience translating between business requirements and technical implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience with systems engineering in the context of a large, complex infrastructure.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other scientific or technical discipline directly related to this labor category (or additional equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
  • 10+ years of working experience managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment to manage Contractor Personnel performance of the Services.
  • ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation Certified
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to interact professionally with executives, customers, vendors and department staff
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background.
  • This position is onsite in Washington DC 8-5 M-F. However, the role also requires flexibility to support issues or planned activities after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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 VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

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