Data Center Engineer

Leidos is looking to fill a Data Center Engineer position to support the National Digital Exploitation Center (NDOC). This 100% on‑site role requires all work to be performed at the customer site in Bethesda, located on the Intelligence Community Campus. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities Monitor activities to confirm compliance Track and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space) Coordinate and control access and logistical support Communicate maintenance intervals to affected stakeholders Follow Data Center procedures and processes Establish new and/or modify existing procedures and processes for efficiency Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of data center equipment Ensure compliance with data center security protocols Prepare reports on data center operations Maintain data center documentation, including maintenance verification documents, technical drawings, procurement documentation, and related technical manuals Supervise, engage, and oversee vendors and subcontractors supporting the data center Control data center stocks (fiber, patch panels, connectors, etc.) Responsible for racking and stacking of servers and related devices Design and implement server technologies in environments with multiple configurations Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues that occur Ensure safety of all personnel and equipment on site Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommissioning of physical equipment Rapidly distinguish between isolated server problems, network outages, and power/cooling issues that impact enterprise services Provide data center support 24/7 to respond to emergency incidents that affect mission‑essential services Basic Qualifications Experience working in an AGILE environment Experience managing hardware configuration baselines Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance Experience with Data Center consolidation and cloud environment transition Strong oral and written communication skills Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives Track record of working effectively within a team and supporting peers toward improved processes and results Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security, and safety Experience monitoring environmental sensors and determining issues prior to impact on systems Must meet DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA‑Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP with an appropriate CE certification) Clearance US Citizenship is required TS/SCI with Poly is required, or TS/SCI with willingness to obtain a poly Education Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications 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 security environment Experience with backup and restore procedures Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Via Logic LLC