Data Center Administrator at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AC Power Systems, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Data Center Management, Environmental Monitoring Systems, Hardware Configurations

Certifications:

CDCP: The Certified Data Center Professional - EPI, Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) - Pelco by Schneider Electric, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - VMware

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Data Center Administrator to support the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), as well as other institutes within NIH. In this role, you will be part of a team of nine system administrators / engineers responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and supporting the physical infrastructure of the institutes data centers. You will work closely with other Institutes and internal operational teams to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of the datacenter environments.

How a Data Center Administrator Will Make an Impact:

• Collaborate with other members of the Data Center team, as well as other operations teams within NIAID to manage and maintain the datacenters according to defined policy
• Provide support for hardware installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and assisting with network and server configurations.
• Respond to emergency incidents that affect mission-essential services
• Monitor, engage, and oversee vendors and subcontractors supporting data centers
• Install, configure, and decommission physical servers, network equipment, and storage systems
• Monitor datacenter systems and equipment to identify and resolve issues promptly, including network connectivity, power, cooling, and hardware failures
• Manage network cabling, power distribution units (PDUs), and connections for all hardware.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation for all cabling setups
• Follow data center documentation as assigned
• Work with the Datacenter manager to coordinate installation and maintenance of data center equipment
• Track inventory of datacenter equipment, hardware, and consumables
• Manage parts, spares, and supplies required for daily operations
• Rack and stack servers and related devices
• Maintain documentation of procedures, configurations, and incidents
• Prepare reports on system performance, downtime, and maintenance schedules
• Assist other team in performing root cause analysis for operational issues as they occur

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Education:   BS/BA (or equivalent)

Required Experience:  Minimum of two years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Minimum of two years of experience working in data centers, network operations or hardware support roles.
• Network+ certification
• Experience working with power systems, cooling, and environmental controls in a datacenter setting
• Experience with cabling standards and best practices, including CAT6 and fiber
• Experience working on a team to troubleshoot hardware and replace servers, switches, and storage devices
• Knowledge of rack standards, including properties and selection criteria, power rail/strip options, and cold aisle/hot aisle containment

Security Clearance Level:  Must be able to obtain a NIH public trust  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues with minimal supervision

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled datacenter environment with potential exposure to loud noise, fluctuating temperatures, and confined spaces

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to move equipment up to 50 pounds 

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with enterprise server and networking equipment from vendors, such as Dell, HP, Cisco, etc.
• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) or equivalent, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), and/or CompTIA A+
• Familiarity with StruxureWare Data Center Expert software
• Ability to clearly document processes and procedures
• Experience monitoring environmental sensors and determining issues prior to impact to systems

Location:  On Customer Site

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 $76,690 - $94,645. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Rockville

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.

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 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.