Datacenter Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Gridiron IT Full time

About Gridiron IT

At Gridiron IT, we provide comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our team of experts specializes in IT infrastructure and cloud services, cyber security, software integration and development, data solutions and AI, and enterprise applications.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Manager to join our team and support our clients' missions throughout the United States. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of our data center facilities.

Salary Range: $109,000 - $200,000

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of networking and server technology, and the ability to analyze data to make informed decisions. A background in IT infrastructure management and experience with regulatory compliance standards are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the data center, ensuring its reliability, security, and efficiency.
  • Work with mission partners' requirement managers and engineers to ensure that design plans are implemented accurately and efficiently.
  • Deploy and maintain servers, switches, and storage equipment in racks; un-rack equipment and rack replacements.
  • Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues and customers at all levels of seniority.
  • Create block diagrams, rack elevations, equipment inventory, run lists, power floor plans, and network identification.
  • Rack equipment (rack prep, power prep)
  • Run fiber, copper, TwinAx, and power.
  • Build cable tray infrastructure to support cables.
  • Diagnose infrastructure issues and work with building trades for electrical and cooling issues.
  • Manage incident and problem tickets.
  • Ensure compliance with asset tagging and data center inventory management across multiple customers.
  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of data center services including network, rack placement, power circuits, heat containment, and operational standards.
  • Improve operational processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7 years experience or 11 years experience instead of a Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software
  • Experience with data center environment space planning, electrical, HVAC
  • Ability to work daytime hours (9 am – 5 pm), Monday-Friday onsite, and be available for on-call support. Nights and weekends may be required occasionally to meet mission partners' needs.
  • Lift 60 – 90 pounds and ability to move equipment.


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