Federal Assurance Design Principal en Qtsdatacenters

Who We Are:

It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

The Impact You Will Have:

As a Federal Assurance Design Principal at QTS, you are responsible for overseeing design and construction of an enterprise security program designed to provide world-class security and compliance to ensure all federal requirements are met from concept through operations. You play a critical role in the review and construction of future data center sites and secure data hall projects. You will interact with and lead a wide level of QTS, customer, and government stakeholders throughout the planning, design, construction and accreditation of secure facilities. You will manage in-depth design reviews, countermeasure selection, risk management, submittal and RFI review process for multiple concurrent construction projects.  You will also assist the Federal Assurance Project Managers with inspection support and accreditation related documentation for all QTS federal data center projects throughout the US.  

What You Will Do:

• Manage the overall design review process for all Federal secure facilities to ensure all federal requirements are met from concept through operations.

• Leads in the review and construction of future data center sites and secure data hall projects.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects across multiple geographies. 

• Assist with the site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team. 

• Create and communicate project updates on a regular basis suitable for executive level reviews. 

• Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making to all levels of QTS management and external partners. 

• Effectively engage with QTS design, construction, and operations teams to ensure all security requirements are addressed. 

• Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals for design and construction. 

• Assist in evaluation of potential new sites on an as-needed basis. 

• Ability to climb ladders.

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for 8-12 hours .

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.   

• 10+ years of experience in physical and/or technical security leading complex projects, with specific emphasis on architectural design, submittals and RFI reviews. 

• Significant knowledge and experience in all facets of secure construction as it relates to SCIF or SAPF Design, architecture, design, engineering, construction, construction administration, project management, life safety and disability access, acoustic protections, electronic security systems (CCTV, IDS, ACS) and TEMPEST mitigations. 

• Thorough knowledge of, understanding of, and experience implementing Intelligence Community Directive 705 and associated documents. 

• Exceptional written and oral communication at both the working level and executive level. 

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for additional accesses as needed. 

• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts. 

It Would Be Great To Have:

• A degree in Architecture. 

• 15+ years of experience in physical and/or technical security leading complex projects, with specific emphasis on architectural design, submittals and RFI reviews. 

• Experience working as a Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority,  Accrediting Official (AO) or member of AO staff. 

• Active TS security clearance with eligibility for additional accesses as needed. 

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical           
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days  
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards:

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

• This position is Bonus eligible.

• This position is Equity eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.