Senior Data Center Engineer Lead
Job DescriptionJob Description
Senior Data Center Engineer Lead
100% ONSITE in Washington DC
Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance
W-2 or C2C
Must apply by April 23, 2026 to be considered for this role
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Architect/Engineer to lead the design, strategic planning, and optimization of our data center infrastructure. This role requires a forward-thinking individual who can balance technical excellence with business requirements to create scalable, reliable, and efficient data center solutions while ensuring integration with cloud environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our critical infrastructure while balancing innovation, efficiency, and reliability in a dynamic technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Infrastructure Design
2. Strategic Planning
3. System Optimization
4. Compliance and Safety
5. Collaboration
Qualifications- Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design and management
• Strong understanding of data center systems including power, cooling, cabling, and rack infrastructure
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and container platforms
• Understanding of networking principles including SDN, load balancing, and security
• Experience with capacity planning and performance optimization
• Familiarity with compliance standards relevant to data centers
• Project management experience for large-scale infrastructure initiatives
Qualifications
• Professional certifications such as CDCDP, CDCE, CDCS, or CDCP
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools
• Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code principles
• Experience with energy-efficient data center design
• Understanding of financial aspects of data center operations
Company DescriptionSystem One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.Company DescriptionSystem One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.