Data Center Design Lead

Leidos

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Data Center Design Lead to support the SMIT contract, the Navy's largest IT services program. Under SMIT, Leidos is modernizing the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet by unifying shore-based networks and enhancing data management to increase capability and reduce costs. In this role, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge, scalable, and energy-efficient data center infrastructure. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of up to 10 designers, drafters and database administrators, collaborating across project management, construction, and technical teams to ensure successful, on-budget, and timely project delivery. Primary Responsibilities: Design & Technical Leadership Lead the end-to-end design of data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and networking systems. Develop and enforce design standards, best practices, and technical specifications. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance scalability, energy efficiency, and performance. Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure regulatory and quality compliance. Project & Team Management Manage, supervise and mentor a team of up to 10 design professionals, providing clear technical direction and support. Manage multiple concurrent data center projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, construction staff, and vendors. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address design challenges. Documentation & Compliance Oversee preparation of design documentation (e.g., schematics, blueprints, specifications). Ensure timely submission of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation. Maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in STEM or relevant field plus 5+ years of applicable experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Requires 2+ years of experience leading teams or Enterprise IT Infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Data Center or Infrastructure design.
• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Proven leadership experience managing design teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
• Experience working in high-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, SCRUM, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with construction and vendor management processes.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Access, Excel, SharePoint, DCDDB.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Prior NMCI experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and networking systems.
• Develop and enforce design standards, best practices, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance scalability, energy efficiency, and performance.
• Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Manage, supervise and mentor a team of up to 10 design professionals, providing clear technical direction and support.
• Manage multiple concurrent data center projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, construction staff, and vendors.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address design challenges.
• Oversee preparation of design documentation (e.g., schematics, blueprints, specifications).
• Ensure timely submission of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation.
• Maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.
• That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
• More details are available here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees