Senior Data Center Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications Lead design and engineering of data center solutions and technical refresh initiatives. Architect virtualization, storage, and compute solutions for high availability and scalability. Provide Tier III/IV troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Lead RMF activities, ATO support, and audit readiness. Oversee STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security architecture alignment. Develop engineering documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans. Advise government stakeholders on infrastructure strategy and modernization. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers. Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and automation initiatives. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications: CASP+/Security+. CISSP or equivalent. Desired Qualifications Experience in DoD or IC environments. IAM Level II (preferred). VMware VCAP/VCDX. CCNP/CCIE. ITIL Foundation or higher. ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or intermediate ITIL certs). Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or equivalent. PMP or CAPM. Data center hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, etc.). Virtualization (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter). Storage systems (SAN/NAS technologies). Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching). Automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python – preferred). Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, vRealize, etc.). Configuration management and patching systems. Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Senior Data Center Engineer is the technical lead responsible for the architecture, design, optimization, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure in support of DIA CIS mission systems. They provide advanced engineering expertise, oversee complex integrations, and ensure full compliance with cybersecurity and operational requirements. TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Work Environment Location: Reston, VA Type of environment: Varies Noise level: Low Work schedule: “Normal work hours” – average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (06:00‑18:00, Monday‑Friday, excluding federal holidays). May be requested to work evenings and weekends. Amount of Travel: 20% Security Clearance U.S. Citizenship Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr