CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Data Center Operations Manager
$105K–$115K
Columbia, SC · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Feb 16, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in data center operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the job
Manages daily data center operations and maintenance for a government client, ensuring facilities and server equipment run securely and efficiently.
What you'll do
- Oversee data center operations, infrastructure installation, maintenance, and upgrades; monitor performance and resolve issues.
- Develop and enforce operational policies, disaster recovery and backup plans, and compliance practices; conduct audits.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to support data center operations.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience in data center operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, networks, HVAC, UPS, power distribution, network and server hardware, and management tools.
- Familiarity with industry and compliance standards and federal security requirements, such as FISMA/NIST and DOJ/USAO policies.
Nice to have
- Advanced certifications such as Data Center Certified Associate or Certified Data Center Professional.
Pay
USD 105,000–115,000 (per-year-salary), base salary
Tools
FISMA/NIST, HVAC, UPS
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