Data Center Operations Specialist Principal
Job in
Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22079, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
General Dynamics
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure, Network Engineer, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
USA VA Newington
Full Part/Time:
Full time
Job Req: RQ222665
Type of
Requisition :
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Data Center Operations, Enterprise IT
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Data Center Operations Technician is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of data center infrastructure, including bare-metal servers, storage systems, and network switches. This role ensures the reliability, availability, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure while providing technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication to internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical skills with the ability to identify risks, remove roadblocks, recommend solutions, and act as a trusted advisor for infrastructure-related initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Deployment & Installation
* Rack, stack, cable, and deploy servers, storage arrays, network switches, and supporting infrastructure.
* Install and configure bare-metal systems according to documented hardware and networking requirements and documenting anything new in the environment.
* Perform hardware validation, burn-in testing, and deployment verification.
* Configure network connectivity, VLAN assignments, IP addressing, and port mappings as directed by engineering standards.
* Maintain accurate asset inventory and rack elevation documentation.
Hardware Lifecycle Management
* Execute hardware refreshes, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.
* Ensure proper sanitization, removal, disposal, or return of retired equipment according to cyber, organization, and company policy.
* Track asset movement and maintain accurate inventory records throughout the hardware lifecycle.
* Coordinate equipment receiving, staging, deployment, and retirement processes.
Troubleshooting & Incident Response
* Diagnose and resolve server, storage, networking, and cable issues.
* Perform root cause analysis for hardware failures and operational incidents.
* Replace failed components including drives, memory, CPUs, power supplies, NICs, and other field-replaceable units.
* Escalate complex issues appropriately while maintaining ownership through resolution.
* Participate in incident response and maintenance activities to minimize service disruption.
Operation Excellence
* Follow and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), installation guides, and operation runbooks.
* Ensure all work is performed according to quality, safety, and change management processes.
* Identify opportunities to improve deployment efficiency, operational reliability, and documentation accuracy.
* Support capacity planning, hardware audits, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.
Technical Advisory & Continuous Improvement
* Serve as a subject matter expert for data center hardware deployment and operational best practices.
* Provide recommendations regarding infrastructure design, deployment methodologies, hardware standards, and operational processes.
* Advise leadership and engineering teams on potential risks, dependencies, and infrastructure readiness.
* Communicate project status, risks, roadblocks, and mitigation plan clearly and professionally.
* Collaborate with engineering, network, systems, facilities, and project management teams.
* Provide timely updates during deployment, incidents, and maintenance activities.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The IT Operations Manager must have:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience:
5+ years of related experience
Technical skills:
Experience installing, configuring, and decommissioning bare-metal servers, storage systems, and network devices. Strong understanding of data center cabling standards and rack layout best practices.…
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