Company: General Dynamics IT Location: Alexandria, VA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 10/22/2026 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Data Center Site Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Data Center Sr ManagerThe Data Center Site Lead will provide Data Center Management support to the site Data Center Manager (DCM) in data center planning, management, and execution. They will represent the site for all Data Center Management functions and activities and generate and enforce enterprise directives, processes, and procedures. They will also ensure the efficient management, planning, allocation, and utilization of all data center power, space, and cooling resources. The Data Center Site Lead will also be expected to:Lead and manage a team of five personnel providing Configuration Management, Power Space and Cooling, and Access Management support personnelSite Leads are working leads and understands and can support all aspects of that sites data center managementCollaborate with geographically separated Site Leads to share best practices and ensure program execution through an enterprise approachReview and provide recommendations on changes to data centers in the Request for Change (RFC) process.Create and submit unfunded requests as necessaryManage data center activities with the site and enterprise facility organizations. Manage site implementation of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) toolsProvide representation to the appropriate integration boardsAssist with efforts facilitating system transition to cloud environments and downsizing of local data centers.Attend milestone meetings (to include preliminary design review, site survey, pre-ship audit/review, operational acceptance review, etc.) as required to evaluate system level impacts (site integration requirements adherence, PSC requirements) to site data center baselineSupport technical exchange meetings (TEM) with Acquisition Offices (AO) / system owners to facilitate requirements analysisAnalyze system level power, space, and cooling requirements for all AO / system owner installations, modifications, and decommissioning effortsReview, analyze, and comment on Change Requests (currently RFCs, Non-Standard Service Requests, or Request Items (RITMs)) that impact site PSC resources, and coordinate DC related impacts and adherence to site integration requirementsSupport implementation of sites Data Center Strategic PlanManage equipment rack relocations with stakeholders as part of DC renovation activitiesReview site integration and applicable DC technical standards as part of the appropriate policy update processSupport DC project funding requests and coordinate with DMD/DCM and site facility teamsDevelop and coordinate DC requirements for all site data center project activities with site facility managers Project Managers and other stakeholdersSupport consolidated system level impacts for large scale facility renovation projects (roof projects, site power/cooling distribution systems, room Power Distribution Units (PDUs)/Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRACs), etc)Review and comment on data center renovation designs with design partners (Government/Commercial) and implementation via internal/external construction teamsEnsure PSC resources are optimized by coordinating with local facility stakeholders and rack/system ownersSupport written and oral program level briefings for senior management and cross agency personnelCoordinate/respond to all Action Items that impact site data centers (PSC Quarterly, annual Federal Data Center Call, etc.)Utilize site and enterprise configuration management tools (e.g. NLyte, Archibus, floor drawings, other DCIM products, etc.) to analyze PSC requirements, and provide/enter data updates to maintain an accurate site data center baseline.Review, provide feedback, and implement enterprise data center directives, processes, and proceduresDevelop and manage site level PSC metrics and data distribution to stakeholdersManage and implement site level data center processes / proceduresComplete annual data center auditWHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Certification: Certified Data Center Management Professional Required Experience: 6+ years of related experience Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly Location: On Customer Site 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