ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC · 2 days ago
Data Center Operations Manager
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business that values its people and offers a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the reliability and security of data center operations, ensuring continuous availability of systems and managing technical teams and vendors.
Cloud Data ServicesConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee daily data center operations, including power, cooling, physical security, and space management
Ensure high availability and uptime of servers, storage, network, and supporting infrastructure
Manage incident response, escalation procedures, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans
Lead, mentor, and manage data center technicians and operations staff
Coordinate maintenance activities, change management, and capacity planning
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and third-party service providers
Monitor environmental systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, fire suppression) and conduct regular testing
Enforce physical security controls, access management, and compliance requirements
Track KPIs, performance metrics, and operational risks; provide regular reporting to leadership
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA as applicable)
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Maintain inventory, asset lifecycle management, and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure management
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and hardware
Experience with incident management, change control, and operational best practices
Knowledge of physical security systems and access controls
Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment
Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust / Secret / Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience managing large-scale or colocation data centers
Familiarity with cloud-hybrid environments
Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, ITIL, PMP, or relevant vendor certifications
Experience supporting compliance frameworks and audits
Budgeting and cost management experience
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
15 PTO Days
11 Federal Holidays
Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development
Company
ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC
ApplyLogic is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and leading provider of integrated technology solutions to customers across the public and private sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J. Jeff Ramella
Founder | CEO
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