Senior IT Project Manager (Data Center Floor Manager)

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are looking for experienced IT Program/Project Manager to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and rewarding experience in which you are able to provide solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within this community.

We are seeking a Data Center Floor Manager who will be responsible for the daily operations of the Data Center infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, security and efficiency of the data centers, to include but not limited to validating and coordinating Mission Partner data center access; escorting and assisting Mission Partners within the data center; enabling completion of authorized IT activities; enforcing access control procedures, safety requirements and data center standards; documenting shift activities and incidents; and escalating issues to the appropriate operations, engineering and/or security teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the data center, including monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of data center infrastructure, such as power, cooling and networking; perform walk-throughs of the facility

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement data center strategies, roadmaps, and budgets to meet business requirements and industry trends

• Infrastructure Management: Implement and manage data center infrastructure, including data center build-outs, migrations and upgrades

• Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain data center capacity plans to ensure adequate resources to meet business demands

• Security and Compliance: Ensure data center operations are compliant with relevant security and compliance standards, such as SSAE16, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS; Assist with physical security monitoring, using closed circuit monitoring camaras

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with data center vendors, facilities service providers and ensure compliance with SLAs

• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop and track key performance metrics, such as uptime, latency and power usage and provide regular reporting to stakeholders

• Access Control Management: Manage/approve access control requests of personnel requesting access into the Data Center(s) and racks

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Bachelors degree and 6 years of overall relevant management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• 5+ years of data center or facilities management
• Strong knowledge of Data Center infrastructure, including power, cooling and networking
• Experience with IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.