Overview
On Site
USD 75.00 - 80.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
Reporting
Vendor Management
Documentation
Strategic Planning
Capacity Management
Continuous Improvement
Electrical Engineering
UPS
Wireless Communication
Cyber Security
SAN
Data Security
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mentorship
Accountability
Innovation
Operational Excellence
Forecasting
Budget
Management
Cabling
Cloud Computing
Leadership
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Job Title: Datacenter Manager
Location: Hybrid - in Ashburn, VA 1 day per week
Employment Type: W2 Contract to Hire
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Datacenter Manager to lead infrastructure operations for a global organization, supporting both remote and onsite activities at a datacenter in Ashburn, VA. This role is critical to the success of high-visibility infrastructure projects and will report directly to the Director of Cloud Data. The selected candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of datacenter operations, including capacity planning, modernization, and decommissioning efforts, while ensuring alignment with long-range strategic goals.
Must Have Skills
Responsibilities:
Additional Skills & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Type
This is a hybrid position in Ashburn,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2025.
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.
Location: Hybrid - in Ashburn, VA 1 day per week
Employment Type: W2 Contract to Hire
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Datacenter Manager to lead infrastructure operations for a global organization, supporting both remote and onsite activities at a datacenter in Ashburn, VA. This role is critical to the success of high-visibility infrastructure projects and will report directly to the Director of Cloud Data. The selected candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of datacenter operations, including capacity planning, modernization, and decommissioning efforts, while ensuring alignment with long-range strategic goals.
Must Have Skills
- Strong background in CoLo environments and vendor management (e.g., QTS).
- Hands-on experience with cabling, power, cooling, and physical infrastructure.
- Functional support (setting strategy, creating profession documentation of procedures)
Responsibilities:
- Manage infrastructure projects with an annual scope exceeding $5 million, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic planning.
- Oversee capacity planning, retrofits, and the decommissioning of legacy datacenter environments.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure standards, materials, and methodologies.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all technical infrastructure deployed at operational sites, including cabinet/rack models, electrical and cooling requirements, cable types, UPS/PDU selections, and wireless access point installations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Cybersecurity, Compute, Storage, Network, Data Protection) to manage all datacenter assets and ensure seamless integration.
- Support datacenter expansion through M&A activities and new site deployments.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Maintain oversight of all datacenter facility plans and ensure successful execution of complex installation projects.
- Forecast infrastructure needs and contribute to long-range planning (LRP) and budgeting.
Additional Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience managing datacenter operations and infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on experience with cabling, power, cooling, and physical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with cloud integration and hybrid infrastructure models.
- Exceptional leadership, planning, and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment with shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting datacenter operations for large-scale enterprise or government clients.
- Knowledge of compliance and security standards in regulated environments.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Type
This is a hybrid position in Ashburn,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2025.
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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