Data Center Operations Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology
Newington, VA
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an IT Operations Manager and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Data Center Operations Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of fast-paced customer. You will play a crucial role in delivering highly available, resilient, and reliable IT services.

Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Solutions, Data Center Operations, Enterprise IT, Knowledge of SWaP-C and PSC concepts, Understanding of air flow requirements in a Data Center, ability to communicate PSC requirements to customer facility engineers, Knowledge of NEMA and IEC320 standards, Familiarity with Small Form-factor Pluggable types including compatibility with various fiber standards, Familiarity with SM and OM specifications, Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop Bill of Materials to meet requirements, familiarity with various compute, storage, and network platforms (Dell, HP, Cisco, etc), Ability to rack and install equipment (rails, compute, storage, and network chassis), proficient at cable management in various settings, ability to calculate cooling needs, ability to calculate power needs.


● Lead daily operations maintaining performance and managing continuity across four networks in multiple locations.
● Collaborate with teams to ensure the health, security, and environmental components critical to operations.
● Drive efficient management and scaling of systems and infrastructure.
● Utilize observability tools and domain expertise to provide reliable and resilient services.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The IT Operations Manager must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 5+ years of related experience
● Technical skills: Strong technical background with knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure Management, network management, and hardware maintenance.
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements: Security+ certification required, CDCMP, CCNP, and ITIL certifications preferred

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2026-03-20

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