On-Prem Data Center Lead (Hybrid)

Austin, Texas

Suitability/Public Trust

Hybrid schedule

IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced On-Prem Data Center Lead with deep expertise in data center engineering, infrastructure operations, modernization, and hybrid infrastructure environments to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, architects, engineering teams, operations teams, business stakeholders, and functional consultants to support the design, optimization, and modernization of VA's data center and cloud infrastructure.

This role will provide technical leadership across data center engineering and operations, ensuring VA's infrastructure is available, scalable, resilient, efficient, and aligned with enterprise modernization goals.

This position is hybrid, located in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of VA data center operations, hybrid infrastructure, business needs, and ongoing modernization initiatives.

• Lead Data Center & Cloud Engineering initiatives, including infrastructure lifecycle modernization, design reviews, technical architecture, and performance optimization.

• Support development and refinement of data center and hybrid infrastructure roadmaps that align with broader VA organizational objectives.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical guidance, design documentation, and architecture artifacts.

• Conduct infrastructure assessments and baseline evaluations to identify risks, inefficiencies, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities.

• Oversee power, cooling, facility optimization, server infrastructure, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, and lifecycle management activities.

• Support capacity planning, infrastructure performance monitoring, and resource utilization improvements across physical and cloud platforms.

• Identify and implement improvements related to cost efficiency, operational performance, disaster recovery readiness, availability, and resilience.

• Support computational fluid dynamics simulation, capacity modeling, and advanced infrastructure analytics where applicable.

• Manage and support day-to-day data center operations, including incident response, service delivery, maintenance, upgrades, and operational coordination.

• Ensure data center operations and infrastructure solutions comply with VA requirements, federal standards, security expectations, and audit readiness needs.

• Produce assessment and recommendation reports, configuration management artifacts, Facility Infrastructure Reporting support, and portfolio reporting materials.

• Support dashboards, KPI tracking, and decision-making materials that provide executive visibility into infrastructure health, capacity, modernization progress, and operational performance.

• Present technical recommendations, operational risks, and modernization strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Document and report on value delivery across data center engineering and operations initiatives to demonstrate impact and support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.

• 12+ years of experience in data center engineering, infrastructure operations, or technical management within complex IT organizations.

• Deep expertise in hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.

• Strong background in data center design, operations, modernization, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.

• Experience supporting server, storage, network, power, cooling, and facility optimization efforts.

• Experience conducting infrastructure assessments, baseline evaluations, capacity planning, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Experience supporting incident response, service delivery, maintenance, upgrades, disaster recovery readiness, and infrastructure reliability efforts.

• Experience producing technical documentation, assessment reports, configuration management artifacts, executive reporting, and decision-support materials.

• Strong understanding of federal or large enterprise infrastructure environments.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certifications in one or more of the following:

• Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP)

• Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)

• Data Center Manager (DCM)

• Data Center Expert (DCE)

• Data Center Authority (DCA)

• Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

• Experience with capacity modeling, computational fluid dynamics, performance analytics, or advanced infrastructure analysis.

• Familiarity with VA environments or similarly regulated federal systems.

• Experience with infrastructure KPI tracking, dashboards, Facility Infrastructure Reporting, and portfolio reporting.

• Experience in enterprise technology design, future-state architecture, infrastructure modernization, and continuous improvement.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.