Senior Data Center Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Storage Systems, Windows System Administration

Certifications:

Security + - CompTIA

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Data Center Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Data Center Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI Cleared Senior Data Center Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Wright Patterson, OH.

HOW A SENIOR DATA CENTER ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

•Develops computer systems specifications that fit with the government's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.

•Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

•Responsible for installation and maintenance of storage, networking, and server hardware.

•Ensures availability of development systems to end users through continuous system monitoring and issue remediation.

•Applies required security updates and implementations mandated by DoD cyber security regulations.

•Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requires a Bachelor's degree  or equivalent experience - 8+ years of related  experience

Requires RHEL – Linux administration experience – 3 year or more experience

Preference to administrators experienced in Netapp storage management

Preference to administrators experienced with Cisco switch and networking management

Preference to administrators experienced with ESXI VM management

Preference to administrators experienced with Windows server management

Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly

RHEL, Windows, and/or Storage administration

Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+

Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support"

Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $128,887 - $174,377. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA OH Dayton

Additional Work Locations:

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 re