Facilities Manager
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Security
Koniag Tech and Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Facilities Manager with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KTIS and our customer at Stennis Space Center, MS. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
We are seeking an experienced, security-cleared Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and infrastructure integrity of a secure, mission-critical data center. This role is responsible for managing all physical plant systems, critical infrastructure, vendor relationships, and facility compliance activities within a classified government or DoD-supported data center.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data center operations, critical systems management (power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security), and the ability to operate within a highly regulated, secure environment. This position demands a strong understanding of uptime methodologies, redundancy principles, environmental monitoring, and compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) facility standards.
This role is essential to ensuring the physical reliability, security, and operational continuity of a classified data center environment. The Facilities Manager will serve as the senior on-site authority for all facility-related matters, driving infrastructure strategy, enforcing physical security standards, and maintaining operational excellence across the facility.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all aspects of data center facility operations including power distribution, cooling/HVAC systems, fire suppression, physical security, and structured cabling infrastructure
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all critical systems including UPS, PDUs, generators, CRACs/CRAHs, and building management systems (BMS)
- Develop and enforce facility change management procedures, including coordination of maintenance windows that minimize risk to mission-critical operations
- Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and applicable federal standards governing classified facility construction, operations, and physical security (e.g., ICD 705, DCID 6/9, NISPOM)
- Manage and coordinate vendor and contractor access within the secure facility, ensuring all personnel meet clearance and escort requirements
- Conduct regular facility audits, risk assessments, and inspection activities to identify and remediate physical vulnerabilities or infrastructure degradation
- Maintain and execute data center capacity planning, including power, space, and cooling (PSC) management
- Lead incident response activities for facility-related events including power outages, environmental alarms, and physical security breaches
- Develop, maintain, and exercise Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures related to facility operations
- Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to align facility operations with mission requirements
- Maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, equipment inventories, maintenance logs, SOPs, and operational runbooks
- Manage facility operations budgets, capital improvement projects, and procurement of equipment and services
- Supervise facilities staff, contractors, and support personnel; provide mentorship and technical guidance
- Minimum7+ yearsof experience in data center facilities management or critical infrastructure operations
- Demonstrated experience managing Tier II, III, or IV data center environments
- Hands-on expertise with critical systems, including:
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and generator systems
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and electrical distribution systems
- CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and precision cooling systems
- Fire detection and suppression systems (e.g., FM-200, VESDA, Novec)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools
- Experience working within a classified or government-controlled facility environment
- Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams within a secure environment
- Familiarity with physical security requirements for classified spaces, including SCIFs and secure compartmented areas
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered
Certifications:
Facilities & Critical Infrastructure:
- BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or demonstrated equivalent experience
- CompTIA Security+ (to meet DoD 8140 baseline requirements for operating within a DoD environment)
- NFPA 70E– Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Project Management Professional…
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