Data Center Engineer

Overview

Data Center Engineer
McLean, VA
TS/SCI with Poly

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, Dev Sec Ops , systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions.

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Data Center Engineer in McLean, Virginia
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IT Systems Hosting and M&E Management

• Optimize IT system hosting while effectively monitoring M&E systems, such as power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH) to ensure operational integrity and performance.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of both IT systems and M&E infrastructure, focusing on key indicators like Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) and system uptime. Analyze data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements.

Data Center Assessments:

• Conduct regular evaluations across all data center sites to identify deficiencies in power, space and cooling. Provide actionable recommendations and strategies to address these deficiencies and enhance overall resiliency.
• Collaborate with the Facility manager and Data Center Manager to implement identified improvements, ensuring they align with industry best practices and operational standards

Consultation and Compliance:

• Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Facility Manager and Data Center Manager, sharing insights on M&E and hosting-related matters, including maintenance strategies, system upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide expert consultation to special project teams, assisting in the evaluation of innovative colocation solutions or services that may transform the existing hosting paradigm.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute) and internal policies by maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data Center management, sharing valuable insights with the Data Center Management team to drive operational efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols to enforce compliance and security measures across all Data Centers. This includes conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities and collaborating with Security teams to develop policies that align with ICD-705 guidelines.
• Engage with industry vendors to gain insights on Data Center technologies and procurement opportunities.

Incident Response and Project Engagement:

• Provide expert troubleshooting support during operational incidents, leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex issues in collaboration with IT Operations teams to maintain system resiliency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of relevant experience
• Experience monitoring M&E systems across Data Centers
• Experience performing Enterprise Data Center assessments to identify opportunities for improving power, space and cooling efficiencies
• Experience identifying and addressing IT system hosting issues
• Knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, power and cooling systems
• Advanced understanding of capacity planning and forecasting data center resource utilization
• Knowledgeable in designing and developing data center infrastructure layout enhancements
• Ability to…