Senior Data Center Engineer

1 Inventa PlaceSilver Spring, MD 20910Kids Are Our Everything.Department10015 Information ResourcesPay Range$103,812.80 - $173,035.20The Sr. Data Center Engineer is responsible to lead engineering services for server hardware and software, planning system maintenance and support and also develop system management strategies for a variety of software and hardware platforms. Responsible to plan and implement necessary hardware and software upgrades proactively. Directly responsible to monitor and maintain server clusters. Responsible to ensure the operation of a variety of specialized client/server environments. Must be able to maintain and configure DNS services. Provide support and management for multiple data storage systems. Responsible to provide precise, detailed documentation regarding the various server environments for the change control process and the technical documentation repository.Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Computer Science (Required) OrMinimum Work Experience7 years Hands-on systems engineering experience (Required) AndRequired Skills/KnowledgeExcellent written and oral communication skillsRequired Licenses and CertificationsOne or more of: MSCE, VMware VCP, AIX, Citrix, EMC (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesSystems ManagementProvide administration for multiple servers and hybrid cloud; ensure server availability.Perform network operating system and application software installation/upgrades.Configure server hardware and network communications; assist in the development of configuration standards.Analyze system performance and storage usage;Analyze systems and cloud trend analysis and configuration for optimization.System Integration/ ImplementationEngineer and build and maintain data storage and backup platforms.Integrate hardware and operating systems software into existing network technologies.Assist with integration of various network operating system environments (Novell, AIX, OS400, VMS, NetWare, Windows NT).Implement client/server solutions to support various application's suites; support the implementation of applications into production.Participate in Installation, move, adds and changes in the environment.Set and manage deadlines.System/Project PlanningEngineer and deploy hardware and operating systems design and configuration.Participate in design of Disaster recovery planning.Assist in the creation of test plans and scripts for back-up and recovery solutions.Assist in the development of disk storage solutions.Performs hardware and network diagnosis.Capable of devising ways to accomplish a difficult purpose; ability to recognize a problem and construct an effective solution compatible with overall company operations.Technical ProficiencyDemonstrate understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual environments, and hybrid cloud.Maintain professional expertise through continuing education at conferences, seminars, user group meetings & review of current literature.Pursue industry standard technical certifications.Provide technical support and consultation to IS staff.IT Best PracticesActively participate in the Department's ITIL processesParticipate in the Incident Management process; proactively work to resolve Incidents and meet service requests; document relevant data on requests and resolutions in agreed upon timeframe.Escalate incidents according to procedures; convert incidents to change requests as needed.Participate in the Change Control process; complete change tasks and update them with relevant information and status changes.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). 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