Data Center Operations Operations Specialist Principal - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Data Center Operations Specialist Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

• Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter.
• Install and maintain data center server hardware, including storage blocks, servers, patch panels, switches, routers, and other large scale networking gear.
• Familiarity with Linux command line to assist with troubleshooting and configuration.
• Participate in on-call rotation to get to the datacenter during off hours.
• Available for shift work
• Participate in disaster recovery mock drills and procedures.
• Provide cleared escort as needed to personnel who need access for maintenance, inspection, and other needs.
• Light shipping and receiving.

Education
:
Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)

• Required Experience
  : 5+ years
• Required Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
• technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in working with computer systems and computer
• networks, specifically with the Linux operating system
• Ability to do physical work (lift servers, network switches, boxes etc.)
• Required Certification:
• Any 8140 certification, or must be willing to obtain and maintain
• Security Clearance Level
  : TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Must be able to do shift work

• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• Having as many of these specific qualifications is a plus, but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable
• Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters
• Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software
• Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility:
  Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.