Data Center Operations Manager

ApplyLogic Consulting Group•Columbia, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems. We're looking for a talented Data Center Operations Manager to join our team in Columbia, SC . This position will support a complex government client and will require day-to-day management, reliability, and security of data center operations. This role ensures continuous availability of systems and infrastructure, oversees facilities and technical teams, manages vendors, and enforces compliance with operational, security, and safety standards.. Work Location: Onsite – Work from office location in Columbia, SC Clearance: Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust / Secret / Top-Secret security clearance.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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