Data Center SME

Amazon.com, Inc.
Washington, United States of America
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 139K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Data Centers
HP Proliant
Internetworking
NetApp Applications
Data ONTAP (Server Appliance)
PowerCLI
Dell PowerEdge
Ansible
Storage Virtualization
Virtualization Technology
vSphere
Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Pure Storage
Information Technology
Data Analytics
Cisco networks
VMware

Job description

  • Provide expert-level advisory services for the design and operation of multi-site federal data centers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical, tier-4 infrastructure issues that impact agency-wide mission capabilities.
  • Technical implementation of advanced storage optimization and high-performance compute clusters.
  • Serve as the technical lead for data center technology refreshes and site-to-site migration strategies.
  • Analyze infrastructure for resiliency gaps and design remediation plans that exceed federal uptime requirements.
  • Mentor architects and engineers on emerging data center technologies and software-defined architectures.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise data center management and engineering.
  • 7+ years of deep expertise in specialized domains (e.g., hyper-converged infrastructure, high-speed storage fabrics).
  • Recognized authority in data center technologies with a record of leading large-scale federal projects.

Preferred Certifications

  • Federal & Security: CISSP or CISM.
  • Domain-Specific: VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Data Center.
  • Architecture/Management: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Professional.

Technical Skills

  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, Horizon.
  • Storage: NetApp ONTAP, Dell EMC Unity/PowerStore, Pure Storage.
  • Compute: Cisco UCS, HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge.
  • Automation: PowerCLI, Ansible for infrastructure management.

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

  • Demonstrated expertise in applying FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines for hybrid environments.
  • Technical implementation of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls for physical data centers.
  • Knowledge of federal green-data-center mandates and energy efficiency standards.

Clearance Requirement

  • Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one.

Benefits & conditions

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best-at work and at home. Join an Award-Winning Team Our employees consistently rank us among the best-earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022-2025). Bring Your Whole Self to Work We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Make Your Impact Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes. Learn more: Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruiting Scams and Fraud Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. Please note:

  • Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
  • All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
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About the company

Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Data Center SME to further assist and join in our growth. Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Why Acuity?: Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities, At Acuity, your work matters-and so does your experience. We're a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you'll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. Why You'll Love Working Here: Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs-so you can keep building the career you want. Be Part of Something Innovative You'll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement. Thrive in a People-First Culture Collaboration, respect, and support aren't just values-they're how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

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