Senior Server Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Chantilly, VA
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $95,000 -$110,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Key Responsibilities:

?Provide server installation and Go Live support for new facilities.
? Perform refresh of servers (CONUS), provide a plan and update it as needed.
? Provide non-routine (e.g., emergency) server installation support services.
? Coordinate with the applicable points-of-contact to arrange server installations and minimize disruptions to on-going activities; Coordinate logistics with the other functional elements of this contract (e.g., shipping and receiving, deployment, training, etc.); and create accurate technical documents for all server installation activities.
? Perform server installation refreshes (all hardware components) with full hardware, OS installation, configuration and migration of data to new hardware.
? After installation and deployment, ensure that the systems are configured per technical specifications contained in approved technical documentation.
? In support of an active deployment, perform operating system configuration and security fixes.
? Hands-on experience and provide guidance to highly technical systems engineers, Server installation including Dell iDrac, Windows Server, ESXi, NetApp ONTAP, SNAP Mirror and SQL Database Support.
? Provides technical expertise in the management of servers that connect to a public and/or private network such as Internet protocol (IP) networks, wide area networks (WANs), switches, routers (CISCO), and troubleshoot issues by collaborating with all parties.
? Provide Technical expertise and guidance to Servers, System Administrators team, trouble shoot complex issues.
? Assist design of network installation configurations from ground-up in new sites, support decommissioning of a site, and assist in moves, support computer systems and peripherals.
? Create, review, and update SOPs.
? Conduct Training sessions to ensure all team members are cross trained in supported technology and provide Server technical issue resolution, that also include infrastructure-related problems.
? Direct and lead preparation of drawings documenting Server configuration changes at each site.

? Lead functional teams or projects requiring depth and/or breadth of expertise, and all other tasks assigned by the Manager.
? Ability to manage and lead a small team, ensuring effective collaboration, task delegation, and timely completion of objectives.

Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in related technical field and 5+ years of experience
• HS Degree and 8+ years of experience

Skills:

? 5+ years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on Server/Network.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, effective decision-making.
? Experience in Customer Service.
? One or more IT industry certifications.
? Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere platform to include vCenter, vMotion, and ESXi.
? Hands-on experience with server installations including Windows Server, Linux, NetApp ONTAP, and Dell PowerEdge system.
? Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Productivity applications.
? Database configuration and administration
? Storage appliance configuration and migration.

? Must be able to travel at least 25%

Physical Qualifications:

? Must be able to physically lift equipment weight up to 50 lbs.
? Must be able to perform installation work in constrained spaces like under work desks, in small cubicles, and counter window environments.
? Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
? Must be able to work in an office environment and be able to freely move within this space to utilize office equipment as well as interface with co-workers and customers.