Data Center/Infrastructure Engineering Program Leader
Location
Leesburg, VA | United States
Job description
BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client's end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency's organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments.
BDR is sourcing for a Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering Program Leader to support a federal government client. The duties of this position can be performed virtually, and the contractor may work remotely from their home office, however, they will be required to support EST business hours. Some travel (25%) may be required.
Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering Program Leader (Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply) Role Overview The ideal candidate will be a data center and telecommunications infrastructure expert who has a strong command and a functional understanding of data center architecture and engineering standards and protocols. It is imperative the candidate is capable of independently eliciting and capturing complex informatics, engineering, and architecture concepts from broad technology disciplines. High familiarity with ANSI/TIA 942/607/606a and ANSI/BICSI Data Center standards is mandatory.
The candidate will interact with a broad range of technology and business stakeholders, including Enterprise Architects, System Engineers, and others to support the ongoing development of the Veterans Administration and work closely with Government and leading BDR staff on delivering artifacts, publishing documents, and validating data center assessments to meet VA datacenter standards for requirements related to future upgrades.
Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to): - Participate in an advisory role to the customer on high-level program management projects including new major initiatives, Enterprise Data Center Strategy, Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Standards, integration of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools with physical equipment deployments, and O&M standards implementation.
- Collaborate with the customer team and draw on the collective knowledge, expertise, and resources of both parties to put processes in place that deliver quality products and services to the customer.
- Leading customer/team briefings and meetings to understand and capture technological concepts as required for leading the contractor team effort for artifact compilation and delivery.
- Review data center and telecommunication room construction design submissions for accuracy related to the Veterans Administration Data Center standards.
- Validate A/E submission documentation, related to architectural design electrical infrastructure, mechanical design, telecommunications distribution, and other specifications or other customer deliverables and documents.
- Review and understand computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and modeling for validation of computer room airflow and heat rejection standards.
- Work with a team by being a part of or conducting meetings with SMEs/SAs to capture information related to site-specific changes.
- Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology throughout customer deliverables.
- Data center site survey and assessments validating conceptual solutions including complete survey assessment and recommendation reports.
- Develop and implement standardized templates for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for O&M efforts supporting enterprise telecommunications infrastructures.
- Perform research on technical processes from industry best practices and lessons learned provided though white paper submissions.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or related discipline ( 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education).
- Outstanding written and oral English communication skills.
- 2+ years of experience in data center facilities analysis, or equivalent
- 2+ years of successful experience leading technical professionals
- Experience pertaining to technical standards documents, reports, technical reviews, recommendations, etc.
- Ability to read and understand complex construction drawings including architectural, telecommunications distribution, electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Understanding and or experience in all phases of design and construction of Data Center facilities.
- Experience illustrating technical concepts and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of ANSI/TIA 942/607/606a
- Knowledge and understanding of ANSI/BICSI standards.
Desired Qualifications and Certifications:
- Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) Certification
- Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP)
- Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP)
- Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP)
- Specific data center experience with Veterans Affairs and government contracts.
- Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) – IE: AutoCAD, REVIT, etc
In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
BDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
About BDR Solutions: BDR Solutions delivers IT expertise and solutions that improve American lives through the modernization of government systems for health benefits, social services, and disaster relief. We are a service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), HUBZone small business—recognized for reliable and sustainable outcomes scaled to our client’s mission needs.
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$100k - $120k
