Facilities Manager

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Stennis Space Center, MS

39d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of 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
TS/SCI security clearance is required — candidates will not be considered without an active TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

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
BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or demonstrated equivalent experience
Uptime Institute AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist) or ATD (Accredited Tier Designer)
CompTIA Security+ (to meet DoD 8140 baseline requirements for operating within a DoD environment)
Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) – EPI
Certified Data Centre Manager (CDCM)
Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) – IFMA
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte, Vertiv)
Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Environmental monitoring and alerting systems
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) platforms
Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) for classified environments
AutoCAD or equivalent for facility drawing management
Power monitoring and energy management platforms
Deep understanding of data center uptime principles and Tier classification standards
Strong working knowledge of physical security requirements for classified and SCIF environments
Ability to operate calmly and decisively during high-pressure facility incidents
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with government clients, senior leadership, and technical teams
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in a mission-critical environment
Ability to balance long-term capital planning with immediate operational needs

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