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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Manager - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,039.0 - $173,229.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Unix, Information Systems, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Job Scheduling, Logical Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Virtualization, Solaris (Operating System), Z/OS, Information Technology Outsourcing, Information Technology, Dynamic Data, Vmware - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Arlington/Data-Center-Operations-Team-Lead_RQ225495-1/apply ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience managing Data Center Operations similar in size, complexity, dynamics, availability and scope to that of the contract. * Demonstrated experience managing mainframe and server physical and logical security, disaster recovery failover, business continuity, and batch job scheduling in mainframe and distributed (i.e., Windows and UNIX) operating system environments. * Demonstrated experience managing large, complex server environments containing over 2,000 physical servers that host over 15,000 physical or virtual servers. * Demonstrated experience planning and executing server consolidation and virtualization efforts on Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux in a production operational environment. * Demonstrated experience managing enterprise class storage across server technologies (e.g., Windows, Solaris, Red Hat, VMware) implementing operational best practices, provisioning standards, and storage migrations and optimizations. * Demonstrated experience with implementing ITIL standards and processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center operation. * Demonstrated experience managing a 7x24x365 Data center that monitors a national service and manages faults and failures proactively and reactively. * Demonstrated experience managing IBM Z10 mainframe with z/OS Operating System. * Demonstrated experience translating between business requirements and technical implementation. * Demonstrated experience with systems engineering in the context of a large, complex infrastructure. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other scientific or technical discipline directly related to this labor category (or additional equivalent experience in lieu of a degree) * 10+ years of working experience managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment to manage Contractor Personnel performance of the Services. * ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation Certified * Excellent analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to interact professionally with executives, customers, vendors and department staff * Project management experience is a plus * U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background. * This position is onsite in Washington DC 8-5 M-F. However, the role also requires flexibility to support issues or planned activities after hours, weekends and holidays as needed. * Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment. U.S. Citizenship and a background investigation are required; you must have a current clean financial background. The role requires flexibility to support issues or planned activities after hours, weekends and holidays as needed. Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and engineering attitude for success, dedication and commitment., Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ITIL 4 Foundation | PeopleCert - PeopleCert Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship ## Description GDIT seeks a Data Center Manager for our federal client in their Infrastructure team. Transform technology into opportunity as a Data Center Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. 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