Data Center Infrastructure Specialist

## Data Center Infrastructure Specialist Apply:
Onsite Nightwing:
Sterling, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR102180

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.  

Roka Security is seeking a Data Center Technician who will be responsible for the installation and decommissioning of network, system, and cabling infrastructure within a Data Center environment. This role focuses on delivering sustainable, repeatable, and improved solutions and processes while maintaining high-quality workmanship and Data Center cleanliness. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to crews, collaborate with stakeholders on project progress, and demonstrate a broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies while adhering to all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.##

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** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
** Infrastructure Installation & Decommissioning:
• Install and decommission network, system, and cabling infrastructure in Data Center environments
• Pull all types of low voltage cables following industry standards and best practices
• Perform fusion splicing and fiber optic cable installations
• Execute field terminations and labeling for copper and fiber cabling
• Layout MDF and IDF closets according to specifications and blueprints
• Dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations
• Patch network equipment using both copper and fiber connections
• Extend fiber circuit lines and work on analog and DSL systems

Hardware Configuration & Testing:
• Provide base configuration and "burn in" of new servers, switches, and other hardware
• Test and troubleshoot both copper and fiber cable installations
• Perform cable terminations, testing, and splicing for both copper and fiber
• Validate connectivity and performance of installed infrastructure
• Conduct quality assurance checks on all installations

Project Management & Documentation:
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation
• Redline work and maintain accurate as-built documentation
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to various stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles and resolve issues
• Track metrics and SLAs to ensure project deliverables are met
• Manage network and system handover processes
• Execute project close-out procedures and documentation

Quality & Safety:
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work assignments
• Maintain Data Center cleanliness and organization standards
• Follow all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices
• Understand and comply with job safety requirements
• Ensure proper use of telecom hand tools and equipment
• Adhere to change management and documentation procedures

Process Improvement:
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement in workflows and procedures
• Provide leadership to crews and mentor junior technicians
• Contribute to best practices documentation and standard operating procedures## ##
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certification or Associate degree in related field preferred; OR Equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on…