Data Center SME at Acuity INC — District of Columbia, United States | Racks & Rows
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Data Center SME
Acuity INC·District of Columbia, United States
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About This Role
Overview
Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Data Center SME to further assist and join in our growth.
Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.
Why Acuity?
Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level advisory services for the design and operation of multi-site federal data centers.
Troubleshoot and resolve critical, tier-4 infrastructure issues that impact agency-wide mission capabilities.
Technical implementation of advanced storage optimization and high-performance compute clusters.
Serve as the technical lead for data center technology refreshes and site-to-site migration strategies.
Analyze infrastructure for resiliency gaps and design remediation plans that exceed federal uptime requirements.
Mentor architects and engineers on emerging data center technologies and software-defined architectures.
Technical implementation of security controls for virtualized environments in accordance with NIST 800-53.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
12+ years of experience in enterprise data center management and engineering.
7+ years of deep expertise in specialized domains (e.g., hyper-converged infrastructure, high-speed storage fabrics).
Recognized authority in data center technologies with a record of leading large-scale federal projects.
Preferred Certifications
Federal & Security: CISSP or CISM.
Domain-Specific: VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Data Center.
Architecture/Management: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Professional.
Storage: NetApp ONTAP, Dell EMC Unity/PowerStore, Pure Storage.
Compute: Cisco UCS, HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge.
Automation: PowerCLI, Ansible for infrastructure management.
Regulatory & Domain Expertise
Demonstrated expertise in applying FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines for hybrid environments.
Technical implementation of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls for physical data centers.
Knowledge of federal green-data-center mandates and energy efficiency standards.
Clearance Requirement
Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one.
About Acuity
At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.
Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.
Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.
Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).
Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Make Your Impact
Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.
Learn more: www.myacuity.com
Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Required Skills
Data Center ManagementHyper-converged InfrastructureVMware vSphereNSX-TvSANNetApp ONTAPDell EMC Unity/PowerStorePure StorageCisco UCSAnsiblePowerCLINIST 800-53FedRAMPStorage OptimizationSite-to-site MigrationInfrastructure Resiliency