Data Center Operations Specialist Principal

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Networking, Data Center, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL



Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Data Center Operations Specialist Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

HOW DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter.
• Install and maintain data center server hardware, including storage blocks, servers, patch panels, switches, routers, and other large scale networking gear.
• Familiarity with Linux command line to assist with troubleshooting and configuration.
• Participate in on-call rotation to get to the datacenter during off hours.
• Available for shift work
• Participate in disaster recovery mock drills and procedures.
• Provide cleared escort as needed to personnel who need access for maintenance, inspection, and other needs.
• Light shipping and receiving.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)

• Required Experience: 5+ years
• Required Technical Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
• technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in working with computer systems and computer
• networks, specifically with the Linux operating system
• Ability to do physical work (lift servers, network switches, boxes etc.)
• Required Certification:
• Any 8140 certification, or must be willing to obtain and maintain
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Must be able to do shift work

• Desired Qualifications:
• Having as many of these specific qualifications is a plus, but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable
• Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters
• Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software
• Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $140,821 - $190,523. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Manassas

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Warrenton

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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