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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations & Security Lead (TS/SCI w/ Poly) - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Configuration Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Security, VMware ESX Servers, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, VMware VSphere, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Data Management, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/useaa709e19650ba9001dba6f88dbd5b51/eaa ## About the Role Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) 15+ years supporting enterprise or classified data center operations Hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere / ESXi environments Windows and Linux server administration Enterprise storage platforms (e.g., Dell EMC or similar) Cisco and/or Palo Alto networking technologies Monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Splunk, or comparable tools Strong experience with incident, change, and configuration management processes Prior support of classified government environments or cleared infrastructure facilities Ability to complete required COMSEC training within six months of hire *Preferred Qualifications* Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCFM, or equivalent) IT service governance certifications (ITIL v4, COBIT) Security or networking certifications (Security+, Network+, or similar) Familiarity with power and cooling infrastructure (UPS, CRAC units, PDUs, BMS systems) Experience leading major incident response efforts Demonstrated leadership within 24x7 operations environments ## Description A mission-focused engineering organization supporting classified U.S. Government programs is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations & Security Lead to oversee secure infrastructure environments within a high-availability facility. This role is responsible for maintaining operational continuity across compute, storage, networking, and physical infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal security and communications protection requirements. The selected individual will serve as the on-site technical leader responsible for coordinating operations, managing incidents, supervising technicians, and maintaining audit-ready environments aligned with DoD and national security standards., Lead daily operations of a secure data center supporting classified workloads, ensuring continuous system availability and compliance with security policies. Perform Tier 2-3 troubleshooting and oversee preventive maintenance across servers, storage platforms, and networking infrastructure. Manage physical infrastructure activities including rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, environmental monitoring, and power distribution coordination. Supervise on-site technical personnel and coordinate with systems, network, cybersecurity, and facilities teams to resolve operational issues. Serve as COMSEC Custodian, maintaining accountability and compliance for government-issued cryptographic materials. Act as Major Incident Manager during outages or high-severity events, leading response coordination and root-cause investigations. Maintain asset inventories, lifecycle documentation, and configuration records using enterprise service management platforms. Support compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as DISA STIG, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Prepare for and support inspections, audits, and customer site visits. Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance optimization., Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. 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You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy, Description Leidos is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to serve as the Cyber Analysis Lead supporting the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) and the Defense Hum… + 1 day ago, Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facilities Operations Manager to lead the daily operations, maintenance, and performance of our f… + 2 months ago + ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)