Data Center Operations Operations Specialist Principal - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Data Center Operations Specialist Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

HOW DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter.
• Install and maintain data center server hardware, including storage blocks, servers, patch panels, switches, routers, and other large scale networking gear.
• Familiarity with Linux command line to assist with troubleshooting and configuration.
• Participate in on-call rotation to get to the datacenter during off hours.
• Available for shift work
• Participate in disaster recovery mock drills and procedures.
• Provide cleared escort as needed to personnel who need access for maintenance, inspection, and other needs.
• Light shipping and receiving.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education : Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)

• Required Experience : 5+ years
• Required Technical Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
• technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in working with computer systems and computer
• networks, specifically with the Linux operating system
• Ability to do physical work (lift servers, network switches, boxes etc.)
• Required Certification:
• Any 8140 certification, or must be willing to obtain and maintain
• Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Must be able to do shift work

• Desired Qualifications:
• Having as many of these specific qualifications is a plus, but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable
• Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters
• Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software
• Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required