Basic Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in Data Center Operations, Critical Facilities Management, or Technical Audit roles.
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems within a critical facility environment.
- Knowledge of at least one major data center resilience standard (e.g., Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942, or internal corporate standards).
- Ability to travel up to 40% for on-site facility assessments and audits.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or military experience in a technical/facilities-related field.
Experience in compliance audits (SOC2, ISO, etc...)
Experience in critical infrastructure commissioning or sitewide commissioning
Understand the base requirements of IT equipment and MEP load associated with it
Preferred Qualifications- 3+ years of Project Management experience
- Experience with frameworks such as ISO 22301, NIST 800-34, or SOC2 reporting.
- Training in electrical or mechanical engineering is a significant plus.
- Certification in data center auditing
The Resilience Auditor is a specialized role focused on the independent validation and
auditing of critical data center facilities and infrastructure. This position is primarily responsible
for executing comprehensive resilience assessments to ensure that third-party data center
environments meet the client's strict availability and recoverability standards.
As a subject matter expert in Critical Facilities Resilience, you will be the lead "boots on the
ground" auditor, responsible for recording evidence of compliance, identifying site-specific risks,
and communicating technical gaps to both internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities- Site Assessments: Lead and execute physical and logical audits of data center facilities, focusing on power chains (UPS, Generators, Switchgear), cooling systems, fire suppression, and physical security.
- Resilience Verification: Validate that facility redundancies (N+1, 2N, etc.) are not just designed but operational and regularly tested by the provider.
- Standard Alignment: Assess facilities against industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier levels) and internal resilience benchmarks.
- Evidence Collection: Systematically record and manage evidence for every assessment, including maintenance logs, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Load Bank test results, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Audit Reporting: Produce detailed assessment reports that highlight vulnerabilities, single points of failure, and non-compliance with defined resiliency standards.
- Remediation Tracking: Work with internal teams to track the progress of identified gaps through to closure.
- External Provider Oversight: Conduct deep-dive reviews of third-party colocation and managed service providers to ensure they meet contractual resilience obligations.
- Certification Review: Analyze third-party audit reports (SOC2, ISO 22301, etc.) to verify that external controls align with internal risk appetite.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical point of contact for communicating resilience requirements to third-party facility managers.
- Resilience Patterns: Advise internal infrastructure teams on appropriate resilience patterns based on the specific strengths or limitations of the data center facility.
- Incident Support: Provide technical facilities expertise during significant infrastructure outages to help identify root causes related to the physical environment.
Skills- Critical Facilities Expert: Deep technical knowledge of data center MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems and their impact on IT availability.
- Tier Standards: Advanced understanding of Tier III and Tier IV design and operational sustainability criteria.
- Audit Methodology: Proven experience in audit techniques, including evidence sampling, interview protocols, and onsite inspection workflows.
- Hybrid Connectivity: Understanding of how physical network entry points and "Meet-Me Rooms" impact the resilience of hybrid cloud architectures.
- IT Stack Awareness: General knowledge of compute, storage, and network hardware to understand the power and cooling requirements of the hosted equipment.
- Meticulous Detail: Exceptional ability to spot inconsistencies in technical documentation and maintenance records.
- Professional Skepticism: An auditor's mindset-the ability to verify claims through evidence rather than relying solely on provider assertions.
- Communication: Ability to translate complex facility risks into clear, actionable business language for internal leadership.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of McLean, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in McLean,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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