Data Center Systems Administrator

Hardware Technician/Data Center Systems Administrator

Remote (Must live in Bahrain) Salary: $110k MUST:
Experienced Hardware Technician/Data Center Systems Administrator Top Secret Clearance (required) DoDM 8140.03 certification (required) ADP IT-Level II certification (required) 7 years of experience Data center operations Hardware installation and maintenance Systems administration Network infrastructure support Enterprise IT environments Experience directing technical work and supporting users in diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues. Ability to maintain access to classified environments and systems.

Bachelor's preferred

DUTIES:
This position supports the operation, maintenance, installation, and management of critical data center infrastructure supporting Department of Defense mission requirements and requires an active Top Secret security clearance. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support for servers, storage systems, network infrastructure, cabling, and facility operations while ensuring compliance with DISA standards and security requirements.

Provide daily support for mission-critical DISA data center operations.

Coordinate shipping, receiving, inventory management, and asset accountability of IT equipment.

Support continuity of operations (COOP) planning and disaster recovery activities.

Participate in installation planning meetings, troubleshooting sessions, and technical working groups.

Hardware Installation and Integration Install, configure, integrate, and test servers, storage systems, network switches, routers, firewalls, VPN equipment, blade chassis, and associated hardware. Perform equipment rack and stack activities. Conduct hardware refresh and technology modernization efforts. Support physical relocation and deployment of IT systems.

Cabling and Infrastructure Support Install, terminate, label, test, repair, and document copper and fiber-optic cabling. Maintain cable management in accordance with industry standards. Install patch panels, trunks, and related infrastructure components. Verify connectivity and support network implementation activities.

Touch Labor Support Perform onsite hardware support including:
Server power cycling Component replacement Hardware troubleshooting Device relocation Cable verification and remediation Workstation deployment and setup Coordinate with remote administrators to execute maintenance activities and restore services.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Technical implementation guides Disaster recovery documentation After-action reports Inventory documentation Support inspections, audits, cybersecurity reviews, and Fleet Readiness Control Board (FRCB) activities. Coordinate visitor access procedures and escort personnel when required. Perform package inspections and maintain visitor logs. Support operations involving Top Secret facilities and secure environments. Adhere to all DISA cybersecurity, information assurance, and physical security policies.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".