Data Center Technician - Senior

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DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results.

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Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance: Public Trust (Required)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required

DMI, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Center Technician to support SEC facilities in Alexandria, VA. This is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations within a complex, high-availability data center environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to manage infrastructure activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all data center functions.

The Senior Data Center Technician provides leadership for day-to-day data center operations and ensures the integrity, performance, and documentation of infrastructure systems. This role requires strong coordination with architecture teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage capacity, workflows, power distribution, cabling, and change management processes.

• Lead daily data center operations and infrastructure activities

• Provide daily updates and weekly reporting on:

  • Capacity and rack utilization

  • Environmental conditions

  • Workflows and schematics

  • Hardware inventory

• Manage power and cabling requests for all equipment and racks

• Schedule and coordinate hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs)

• Maintain accurate documentation including:

  • Wire map connections

  • Capacity and utilization reports

  • Installation documentation

• Partner with system architecture teams to develop installation documents

• Validate requirements for System Change Requests and implementation activities

• Utilize change and configuration management systems such as Team Track and Service Now

• Track operational status using tools such as NLyte DCIM

• Coordinate vendors supporting data center infrastructure

• Lead data center maintenance activities and ensure operational continuity

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing data center environments

• Proven experience supporting complex, mission-critical operations

• Experience with change and configuration management systems (e.g., Team Track, Service Now)

• Strong understanding of capacity planning and infrastructure management

• Certified Data Center Engineer (CDCE) certification or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.

Substitution guidelines:

• No degree: 2 additional years of experience

• Associate’s degree: 1 additional year of experience

• Bachelor’s degree:
  Meets requirement

• Master’s or PhD:
  No additional experience required

• Multiple data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

• Advanced experience with DCIM platforms and analytics

• Knowledge of data center tier standards and compliance frameworks

• Understanding of PUE and data center efficiency metrics

• Experience supporting critical infrastructure systems

• Strong project coordination and vendor management skills

• Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation and/or Public Trust clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

This role offers the opportunity to lead operations within a high-visibility federal environment while working alongside experienced technical and infrastructure teams. Candidates who are detail-oriented, operationally disciplined, and capable of leading complex infrastructure initiatives are encouraged to apply.

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