Computer Server Builder

At Stratas Corp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while exceling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #Team Stratas.

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Work Environment: On-site
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or Equivalent
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start

Information Technology

The Computer Server Builder will serve as the primary point of contact for server builds and laboratory operations supporting a government customer. This on-site position is responsible for assembling, configuring, maintaining, patching, testing, and validating server and workstation systems within the C4 Engineering Lab (MCEL) in Chesapeake, VA. The successful candidate will ensure systems meet approved engineering standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria before deployment to shipboard environments.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with IT hardware, server and workstation configurations, system imaging, patch management, and equipment sustainment. Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills are essential to maintaining accurate asset inventories and meeting government and contract requirements.

• Assemble, configure, and maintain server and workstation hardware in accordance with approved build guides, technical instructions, and engineering baselines.
• Perform system imaging, burn‑in testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.
• Apply operating system updates, security patches, and approved software configurations to laboratory systems.
• Test hardware components, add‑ons, updates, and patches to verify compatibility, stability, and compliance with established standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance and sustainment activities to maintain the readiness and reliability of laboratory computer systems.
• Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory equipment and ensure positive control and accountability of all assigned assets.
• Document system configurations, build procedures, configuration changes, test results, maintenance activities, and equipment status.
• Generate reports, technical data, and supporting documentation required to meet government and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, technicians, project personnel, and government representatives to support build schedules, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
• Ensure server and workstation builds are properly configured, tested, and ready for deployment to shipboard environments.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, security requirements, and applicable government and contract standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in IT hardware support, server or workstation builds, system configuration, or laboratory operations.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start of employment.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent certification meeting applicable DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Practical experience with server and workstation hardware components, system imaging, patching, and configuration processes.
• Ability to follow technical documentation, standardized build procedures, and approved engineering baselines.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and asset management skills.
• Effective written…