Data Center Operations & COMSEC Manager

TITLE: Data Center Operations & COMSEC Manager

LOCATION: Boyers, PA

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD TS/SCI

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site

POSITION SUMMARY

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Data Center Operations & COMSEC Manager to support mission-critical infrastructure operations and communications security (COMSEC) within a secure, classified data center. This role is responsible for maintaining continuous system availability, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with DoD and U.S. Government security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in systems administration and data center management, with proven experience leading Tier 2–3 troubleshooting and asset management in high-security environments.

• Provide day-to-day Tier 2–3 operations and maintenance support for data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking systems.
• Perform physical data center activities such as racking, cabling, power distribution, and environmental monitoring to ensure uptime and safety compliance.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, troubleshoot outages and hardware/software anomalies, and coordinate timely resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Manage asset inventories, license compliance, and configuration documentation using tools such as Service Now or BMC Remedy.
• Support change, configuration, and incident management processes, including system testing, validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain compliance readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and DISA STIG standards, ensuring accurate documentation and audit trails.
• Serve as COMSEC Custodian, managing government-provisioned materials and ensuring adherence to NSA and DoD security protocols.
• Enforce U.S. Government and DoD security practices, including oversight of cleared personnel and classified site access.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and facilities teams to forecast capacity, plan infrastructure upgrades, and implement best practices for continuous system availability.

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Computer Science, or Information Technology (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 4+ years IT/data center experience with a mix of systems administration, troubleshooting, and Tier 2–3 maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere / ESXi, Windows and Linux systems, Dell EMC or comparable storage platforms, and Cisco network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and management tools such as Solar Winds, Splunk, and Service Now.
• Direct, recent experience in Iron Mountain’s Pennsylvania Data Center operations.
• Strong proficiency in ticketing systems, diagnostics, and system documentation.
• Ability to assess and forecast resource utilization and capacity in data center environments.
• Must complete Government-provided COMSEC training within six (6) months of hire.

• Certifications such as:
  Data Center Operations (EPI CDCP, CDCS, or CDCFM), IT Service Management & Governance (ITIL v4, COBIT 5 Foundation), Cybersecurity & Networking (CompTIA Security+ or Network).
• Experience supporting mission-critical classified or federal data centers, especially within the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC).