Senior Data Center Operations Manager - Honolulu, HI - On-site

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Senior Data Center Operations Manager

Overview:

The position will provide strategic leadership and advanced technical oversight for mission-critical data center operations supporting a high-priority federal initiative. This role requires deep expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force environments, with a strong emphasis on secure, resilient, and efficient IT infrastructure management.

Work Location: Completely on-site in Honolulu, HI - Fort Shafter

Duration: 6-month contact-to-hire

Pay: $150,000 - $155,000 during contract - $160,000-$165,000 upon conversion to FTE - benefits provided 

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when submitting an application to IMC for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.


• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in DoD data center management.


• At start date, must possess one or more of the following certifications in ACTIVE status:
  
  
  
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
  
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  
  
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  
  
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  
  
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  
  
  
  


• Strong background in network architecture/engineering, enterprise IT infrastructure, and secure data center operations.


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects within DoD or large-scale enterprise IT environments.


• Proven experience in technical training and mentorship.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide executive-level reporting and technical advisement to senior leadership.


• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused, organized, and plan work independently or collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.


• Analytical mindset with attention to detail, accuracy, and consistent follow-through.


• Extensive leadership experience with the ability to command the respect of strong-willed technical personnel.


• Experience supporting customers with classified and unclassified environments.


• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.


• All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.

Desired Qualifications and Skills: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.


• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in Air Force data center management.


• Any of the following certifications:
  
  
  
  • ITIL 4 Foundations or higher
  
  
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  
  
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect – Professional
  
  
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.
  
  
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct all aspects of data center operations, including capacity management, system availability, performance optimization, and compliance with DoD standards and RMF/ATO requirements.


• Integrate facility management considerations (power, cooling, cabling, and space utilization) into IT planning, modernization, and sustainment.


• Oversee technical program and project management, including requirements definition, scheduling, configuration/change management, risk management, and documentation.


• Provide technical training, mentorship, and oversight to military, government civilian, and contractor staff to enhance operational readiness.


• Develop, maintain, and enforce documentation, SOPs, configuration baselines, and continuity of operations plans (COOP) to ensure mission assurance and rapid recovery.


• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, cloud/hybrid strategies, cybersecurity risks, and modernization initiatives affecting enterprise data center operations.


• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity directives (STIGs, IAVMs, DoD Cybersecurity service provider guidelines) as part of daily operations.


• Serve as the senior technical point of escalation for mission-critical issues, coordinating with higher headquarters and joint partners as required.


• Other duties as assigned.