Data Center Operations Specialist - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

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:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Data Center Operations Specialist supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Center Ops Specialist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Data Center Ops Specialist joining our team to support Government activities, solve complex IT issues and provide exceptional customer service.

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.
• Eligible for relocation.
• Eligible for a sign on bonus.

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: 8+ years
• Required Technical Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
• technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 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
• 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
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location: On Customer Site - Aurora, CO

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The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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 CO Aurora

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 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 consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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