Data Center Operations Specialist

Job#: 3041910 Job Description: Data Center Operations Specialist 100% on site in Alexandria, VA W2 ONLY- NO C2C OR PERSONAL LLCs** Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Data Center Operations Specialist for a large government client of ours!! Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance or Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Bachelor’s Degree Active Security+ Certification Strong understanding of data center cabling standards, rack layout best practices, and cable management. Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing fundamentals, and switch connectivity. Experience performing hardware validation, burn-in testing, and deployment verification Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and decommissioning bare-metal servers, storage systems, and network devices Title Data Center Operations Specialist Location(s) 100% on site in Alexandria, VA Duration 6 months contract to hire Pay rate on contract $75 - $90 per hour contingent upon experience Pay rate upon conversion $150,000 - $180,000 annually contingent upon experience Job Description As a Data Center Operations Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Data Center Operations Technician joining our team to ensure the reliability, availability, and operational readiness of bare-metal servers, storage systems, and network switches that underpin the customer’s mission-critical enterprise IT services. How a Data Center Operations Technician will Make an Impact Work closely with engineering, network, systems, facilities, and project management teams to rack, stack, cable, and deploy servers, storage arrays, network switches, and supporting infrastructure in alignment with documented standards. Collaborate with team members to diagnose and resolve hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues, escalating complex problems as needed while maintaining ownership through resolution. Contribute to a highly collaborative and safety-focused data center environment with clear communication, well-documented procedures, and shared accountability for uptime and performance. Execute hardware lifecycle activities— including refreshes, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning— ensuring proper sanitization, disposal, and documentation so that infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and optimized for the mission. Apply technical expertise with bare-metal systems, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, rack layout best practices, and data center cabling standards to support deployment efficiency, incident response, and continuous improvement of infrastructure operations. What You’ll Need to Succeed Required Education Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Required Experience 5+ years Required Technical Skills Proven experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and decommissioning bare-metal servers, storage systems, and network devices. Strong understanding of data center cabling standards, rack layout best practices, and cable management. Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing fundamentals, and switch connectivity. Experience performing hardware validation, burn-in testing, and deployment verification. - Ability to perform root cause analysis for hardware failures and operational incidents, and replace field-replaceable units (drives, memory, CPUs, power supplies, NICs, etc.). Required Skills and Abilities: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a production data center environment. Clear, professional verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and recommend solutions as a trusted advisor for infrastructure-related initiatives. Proven ability to follow and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and change management processes. Physical ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs; work in raised floor data center environments; install equipment in racks and perform cable management; stand, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods. Security+ certification (required) #Clearance #Cleared EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [emailprotected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [emailprotected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). 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