What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Datacenter and EOC Operations Manager position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Datacenter and EOC Operations Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
As a Principal Datacenter and EOC Operations Manager, you'll manage day-to-day datacenter operations, including infrastructure monitoring, capacity planning, maintenance scheduling, and vendor coordination to maintain 99.9% uptime and compliance with SLAs. During emergency activations, you'll establish and operationalize EOC datacenters, deploying temporary or mobile infrastructure to enable rapid command-and-control capabilities.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to oversee EOC datacenter management throughout emergency operations, develop and maintain contingency plans, and conduct audits and performance reviews. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years of experience in datacenter operations management, with demonstrated expertise in both routine maintenance and emergency response environments
- Proven track record leading EOC or crisis datacenter setups and de-activations in government or high-stakes settings
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
- Strong knowledge of federal IT and emergency management standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIMS) and ITIL practices for service operations
- Proficiency in datacenter management tools (e.g., DCIM software, monitoring platforms) and emergency infrastructure deployment
- Excellent leadership and crisis management skills, with the ability to coordinate under pressure in 24/7 scenarios
- Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations certification
- Experience supporting DoD or large federal datacenters and EOCs, including mobile/tactical deployments and hybrid cloud integrations
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Background in Lean Six Sigma for process optimization in datacenter and emergency contexts
- Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CISSP for secure operations)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Salary : $94,728 - $161,038