Job description

Senior Manager/SME Data Center and Cloud Migration

Summary:

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a prime contractor providing IT Operations and Support services within a Federal Agency. We are currently interviewing for a Senior Manager/Subject Matter Expert for Data Center and Cloud Migration to oversee and lead a highly visible and key enterprise initiative.

The successful candidate will have the experience and skills necessary to lead the initiative working with government customers and contractor staff. As a Subject Matter Expert, they will provide consultation, guidance, and direction for a successful outcome benefitting the agency and our technical teams.

Data Center Responsibilities:

· Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direction for the migration from government facilities into secure contractor owned data centers.

· Serve as the primary technical expert on all matters related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure.

· Develop and implement data center standards and best practices, ensuring that they align with industry trends and emerging technologies.

· Provide guidance to IT teams and stakeholders on data center-related issues, including capacity planning, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data center-related issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.

· Develop and maintain documentation for data center infrastructure, including network diagrams, hardware configurations, and standard operating procedures.

· Provide technical guidance and training to data center staff, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage data center operations.

· Monitor and analyze data center performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

· Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends related to data center infrastructure and make recommendations to management regarding their potential impact on the organization.

Cloud Migration Responsibilities:

· Provide enterprise architecture designs and consulting for migrating into DoD classified Cloud Hosting Providers. Analyze existing IT infrastructure and applications to identify candidates for migration to the cloud.

· Develop a cloud migration strategy that outlines the steps, risks, and timelines involved in migrating applications to the cloud.

· Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that cloud migration plans are aligned with business and IT objectives, and that potential risks and issues are identified and mitigated.

· Develop and execute migration plans, including provisioning cloud resources, migrating data, and testing applications to ensure that they operate as expected in the cloud environment.

· Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud migration processes and procedures.

· Ensure that migrated applications are properly configured for security, performance, and scalability in the cloud environment.

· Monitor cloud resources and performance to ensure that applications are operating optimally, and to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of progressive IT architecture and Data Center planning experience with at least 3 years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies.

· Experience working with Classified Networks and Impact Level 6 (IL6) classified cloud.

· Certification in at least two relevant technologies –

1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

3. Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-104)

4. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

5. RedHat Certified System Administrator

6. VMware VCP

· DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification

· Ability to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crystal City, VA 22202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to be in the office 5 days a week?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• DoD: 6 years (Preferred)
• IT project management: 10 years (Preferred)
• leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
• data center management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cloud migration: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)
• ITIL Certification (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

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