SME Data Center Architect

GovCIO
Washington DC
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 198,000 - 215,000 annuallyFunction: DevOps, Cloud & InfrastructureExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Presentation","Interpersonal skills","Analytical skills","Documentation skills","Collaboration"]

Serve as a subject matter expert to evaluate Department of War data center infrastructure supporting the White House Communications Agency Task Force Raptor. You’ll assess facilities for upgrade vs. replacement, analyze power, space, and cooling/HVAC capacity, and review network architecture including cabling, redundancy, and TEMPEST/EMSEC considerations. Using standards such as Uptime Institute Tier classifications and TIA-942, you’ll produce executive-ready assessment reports and modernization roadmaps.

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SME Data Center Architect

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Job Summary

Serve as a subject matter expert to evaluate Department of War data center infrastructure supporting the White House Communications Agency Task Force Raptor. You’ll assess facilities for upgrade vs. replacement, analyze power, space, and cooling/HVAC capacity, and review network architecture including cabling, redundancy, and TEMPEST/EMSEC considerations. Using standards such as Uptime Institute Tier classifications and TIA-942, you’ll produce executive-ready assessment reports and modernization roadmaps.
Location: Washington DC
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assess applicable DoW data centers to determine suitability for upgrade, modernization, or replacement.
  • •Conduct comprehensive data center assessments to evaluate upgrade feasibility versus replacement requirements.
  • •Perform detailed analysis of power systems, physical space utilization, and cooling/HVAC capacity for sustainability and scalability.
  • •Evaluate network architecture and underlying systems, including cabling infrastructure, redundancy configurations, TEMPEST/EMSEC, and connectivity frameworks.
  • •Develop assessment reports and recommendations, collaborating with facility managers, network engineers, and program leadership to align findings with mission requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 198,000 - 215,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, IT, or related) with 10+ years of experience in data center design, operations, or infrastructure evaluation.
  • •Active TS/SCI clearance with Yankee White eligibility.
  • •Expert knowledge of data center power distribution, UPS systems, generator backup, and electrical infrastructure.
  • •Comprehensive understanding of Uptime Institute Tier standards (I-IV) and data center certification processes.
  • •Proficiency in network architecture evaluation, including structured cabling, fiber optics, and connectivity standards.
Experience:10+ yearsData centersDefenseFederalClassified environments
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PresentationInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsDocumentation skillsCollaboration
Licenses:PE (Professional Engineer)
Certifications:Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS)CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional)CDCS (Certified Data Centre Specialist)
Tech Stack:Uptime InstituteTier classificationsTIA-942TEMPESTEMSECStructured cablingFiber opticsHVACCooling technologiesAir-cooledLiquid-cooledContainment strategiesPower distributionUPS systemsGenerator backupNetwork architectureBICSIDCOICloud migrationBusiness continuity planning

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret w/ SCIYankee White

Company Brief

GovCIO
Provides IT modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and managed services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering technology solutions and mission support to improve government operations and security.
Industry: Professional Services
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
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