Data Center Operations Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Warrenton - Customer Proprietary (VAC190)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ187961
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Database Analysis/Design
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Computer Networking, Data Center, Troubleshooting
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Data Center Operations Engineer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Center Ops Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Data Center Ops Engineer joining our team to support Government activities, solve complex IT issues and provide exceptional customer service.
HOW DATA CENTER OPERATIONS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- 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.
- 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.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Required Experience: 8+ years
- Required Technical Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
- technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3 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.)
- 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
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Location: On Customer Site - Culpeper, VA
The likely salary range for this position is $147,495 - $199,553. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Warrenton
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Warrenton, VA
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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