Data Center Architect

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Data Center Architect to support modernization efforts. This position will be located in Hampton, VA at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and will be a fully onsite position.ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a seasoned Data Center Architect to lead the planning, design, and execution of large‑scale data center migration projects. This role is responsible for creating migration strategies that reduce risk and downtime while ensuring strong scalability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate has deep expertise across data center infrastructure, virtualization, storage, networking, and cloud integration, and thrives in fast‑paced, transformation‑focused environments.• Design and lead end-to-end data center migration strategies, including on-premises to on-premises transitions, data center consolidations, and hybrid or cloud-adjacent migrations.• Assess current data center environments, dependencies, and risks to create detailed migration roadmaps and execution plans.• Architect target-state data center designs that align with business objectives, security standards, and compliance requirements.• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, network, storage, security, and application teams to coordinate and execute migration activities.• Establish standards, best practices, and architectural frameworks to support ongoing data center operations and future scalability.• Lead technical decision-making across virtualization platforms, storage solutions, networking architectures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.• Oversee migration execution, including cutover planning, validation activities, and post-migration optimization.• Identify and mitigate performance, availability, data integrity, and security risks throughout the migration lifecycle.• Produce comprehensive documentation such as architecture diagrams, runbooks, migration plans, and operational handoff materials.• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.QualificationsHigh School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)Required Skills and ExperienceClearance Required: Top Secret/SCIDeep expertise in data center infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networkingStrong understanding of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.)Proficiency in designing and executing large-scale data center migrationsKnowledge of cloud platforms and hybrid/cloud-adjacent architecturesExperience with storage architectures (SAN, NAS, object storage)Advanced networking knowledge, including routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancingFamiliarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategiesStrong understanding of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk mitigationAbility to develop architectural standards, frameworks, and documentationExperience with automation and orchestration tools (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.)Proficiency in dependency mapping, workload analysis, and capacity planningDoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE,CCNA-Security,CySA+,CND)Preferred Skills and Experience • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills• Ability to lead technical teams and provide mentorship• Experience with DOD Networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS)• Experience working in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments #DSG #NSS #MAVERICK #TMK #TM #mav002 Posted Salary RangeUSD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.