Data Center Operations Specialist

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a skilled and motivated Data Center Operations Specialist to join our critical infrastructure and network delivery team. The ideal candidate has experience supporting enterprise data center operations, leading infrastructure deployments, and coordinating projects with customers, vendors, and technical teams. They are process-oriented, technically proficient, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for quality and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead small to medium-sized data center projects ranging from single-server installations to multi-rack deployments
• Work directly with internal customers to plan equipment installations
• Cook with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to established standards
• Develop rack layouts, manage space and rack-level power requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Support equipment lifecycle activities, including installs, moves, additions, and decommissions
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, documentation, and deployment standards

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise data center operations or critical infrastructure
• Experience leading small infrastructure projects and coordinating deployments with customers, vendors, and technical teams
• Experience with capacity planning, rack design, and data center space management
• Experience with structured copper and fiber cabling standards
• Knowledge of rack-level power distribution, PDUs, power capacity planning, and best practices for equipment installation
• Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware
• Ability to display a process-oriented approach to documentation and change management
• Ability to move equipment up to 50 lbs in a data center environment
• Ability to occasionally work after hours during planned maintenance windows and travel to support remote data center projects
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DCIM platforms, Visio, or AutoCAD
• Experience with ITIL or formal change management processes
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Industry Certifications such as Certified Data Center Technician Professional (CDCTP), CompTIA Server+, Network+, or similar Certification

Compensation:

Compensation at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Identity Statement:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy:

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model:

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.