Data Center Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Center Lead to support a company focused on delivering secure enterprise infrastructure, network operations, and data center support services for a Navy customer. This position is 100% on-site in San Diego, CA. The Data Center Lead will serve as the primary on-site resource responsible for coordinating daily data center activities, supporting infrastructure deployments, and ensuring successful communication between engineering teams and leadership. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in modernizing and maintaining mission-critical systems supporting national defense operations.

Responsibilities for the Data Center Lead include:

• Coordinate and prioritize on-site data center operations while serving as the primary point of contact for engineering teams and management.
• Perform rack and stack installations, hardware deployments, equipment relocations, and decommissioning activities.
• Install and manage structured cabling utilizing cable matrices and industry best practices.
• Support network, server, and virtualization infrastructure deployments alongside engineering teams responsible for system configuration.
• Provide status updates, troubleshoot operational issues, and assist with implementation of new infrastructure initiatives.

Required Qualifications for the Data Center Lead include:

• 5+ years of experience supporting data center operations, network infrastructure, or technical laboratory environments.
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking environments, physical servers, VMware vSphere, and enterprise data center hardware.
• Knowledge of LAN, SAN, network cabling, hardware installation, infrastructure support, and security-focused environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active DoD IAT Level II Certification and an Operating System/Application Certification (MTA, MCSA, MCTS, or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government clearance.

Compensation for the Data Center Lead include:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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