Program Manager – Data Center and Cloud

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead end-to-end delivery of Platform Engineering Support Services .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $162,037 - $219,227 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end delivery of Platform Engineering Support Services, managing complex IT programs, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks. Proven ability to mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive automation and modernization initiatives in enterprise data center operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)ITIL v4 or v5 CertificationCloud Security ExpertiseData Center Modernization ExperienceActive Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cloud EngineeringCybersecurityData ProtectionMonitoringNetwork EngineeringDisaster Recovery PlanningCapacity ManagementAutomationCompliance ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringStakeholder EngagementKnowledge TransferTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

ITIL ProcessesHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsFedRAMP Compliance24x7 Operations ManagementOperational Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)ITIL v4 or v5 Certification

Industry Keywords

Department of StateFederal Cybersecurity FrameworksContinuous MonitoringRisk ManagementService Level Agreements (SLAs)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of Platform Engineering Support Services
Oversee Converged Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Protection, Monitoring, Security Infrastructure, Procurement Support, New Product/Service Development, and Special Projects
Translate Department of State mission, policy, and regulatory requirements into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Standardize and streamline processes to reduce delivery time and cost
Build and mentor a multidisciplinary workforce across multiple sites and shifts
Champion knowledge transfer to Government FTE counterparts and support contractors
Establish transparent governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Direct 24x7x365 enterprise data center and cloud operations
Ensure availability, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident/problem resolution
Enforce ITIL-aligned service management and manage SLAs, SLOs, KPIs, MTTR, and performance trending
Oversee capacity and performance management for CPU, memory, and storage allocation
Drive automation for patching, compliance, and configuration baselines
Coordinate Enterprise Operations and distributed Site Operations across multiple data centers
Ensure continuous compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks and Department of State directives
Support ATO and continuous monitoring activities
Lead risk management, resilience, continuity of operations, disaster recovery planning, and audit response
Integrate security posture reporting into operational dashboards
Support FedRAMP compliance and cloud security requirements
Own program financials, staffing strategies, subcontractor oversight, and performance against cost and schedule baselines
Drive workforce development, retention, ethics, compliance, and succession planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, a related technical discipline, or business required
Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience managing complex IT or network programs, including global environments
Experience leading large, diverse, multi-site teams supporting 24x7x365 operations
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale data center and infrastructure modernization and cloud migration initiatives
Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL v4 or v5 Intermediate (Specialist or higher) certification, or equivalent
Expertise in AI, digital modernization, DevSecOps, cloud, and cybersecurity
Proven experience with hybrid cloud, including public/private/FEDRAMP environments
Proven experience with enterprise data centers and ITIL processes
Active Top Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to work at least 3 days per week in the office
Ability to perform local travel to customer and industry locations and occasional travel outside the area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Growth and learning opportunities
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace