Leidos · 2 hours ago
Data Center Administrator
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people. They are seeking a Data Center Administrator responsible for monitoring and maintaining all data center operations while collaborating with TPOCs to define processes and standards for data center activities.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with TPOCs to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities
Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLOs
Follow Data Center procedures and processes and establish new and/or modify existing procedures and processes to improve efficiency
Track, document, and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space)
Build and maintain Data Center diagrams, including topology, racks, cable plant
Work with engineering and operations staff to calculate rack space, power, HVAC changes, as systems are moved to or from Data Centers
Coordinate and control access to data centers and racks along with logistic support
Communicate maintenance windows to affected stakeholders
Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues
Manage and maintain presentation of network and power cabling through neat organization and tagging ensuring quick identification of supporting endpoints
Perform maintenance on hardware to include replacing cables, memory and other equipment. Provide accurate and detailed logs within the ticketing and messaging systems for callouts and system alerts, as well as for communication and escalation steps taken to ensure prompt resolution of supported equipment, processes and teams
Strong working knowledge with server and network hardware/components, copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing, data center productivity and support tools, applications and software (Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, Putty, etc.), and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) related tools
Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping and RMA processing support as/when required
Provide vendor and security escorts, as needed
Provide general cleaning on raised floor, cabinet/rack exterior surfaces, work benches and other areas, as needed and on a regular basis
Support standard and emergency operating procedures for data center
Provide status reporting regarding Data Center service availability, performance, capacity utilization as required
Daily error log reporting and physical DC inspections for general health, power, cooling, hazards, etc
Coordinates equipment installation and delivery schedules in accordance with set project plans
Coordinates sanitization and equipment turn-in through the DLA Disposition Services (DRMO)
Provide data center support 24/7 to respond to emergency incidents that affect mission-essential services
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a Bachelor's with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance
Minimum 3-year experience in similar mission critical facilities
Analytical troubleshooting skills
Ability to follow specified policies and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge with Data Center Network Hardware (Ethernet, Fiber Channel interfaces)
Working knowledge of Power and HVAC calculations
Working knowledge of rack spacing/placements with a multi-classification Data Center
Experience working logistics in a cleared environment including IT equipment disposition
Prior experience leading and motivating a diverse, technical workforce through influence
Knowledge of physical IT infrastructure (e.g. Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.)
Knowledge of physical CE infrastructures & equipment (e.g. UPS, Generator, AHU, etc.)
Performs and execute organization's safety programs and policies, and compliance knowledge assessments
Break fixes and RMAs, and hardware support
Monitor data center power and air conditioning and report power loss or deficiencies
Perform infrastructure capacity planning and ensure system environments are adequately scalable for anticipated growth and availability
Inspect and manage rack installs of accuracy and compliance
Setup and configuring of all racks to deploy on the network
Experience working in an AGILE environment
Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance
Experience with Data Center consolidation and cloud environment transition
Physical Requirements: Server rack moving, installing, grounding, Cable Management, wiring (with CAT 5, 6, or fiber), installing of surge protectors, and the adjustment of the racks to properly fit different sized servers
Install, test and label cable and fiber using standard data center protocols and use cable management systems
Stage equipment for reutilization or IT asset management turn-in
Preferred
Experience operating and maintaining systems in a Windows environment
Experience with SAN or network storage setup and administration
Data Center Management Certification a plus
Experience working in an Agile environment
Familiarity with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions
Experience with troubleshooting within a secured environment
Experience with backup and restore procedures
Meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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