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Job DescriptionSeize 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.
Eligible for relocation.
Eligible for a sign on bonus.
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.)
Required Certification:
Any 8140 certification, or must be willing to obtain and maintain
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 - Aurora, CO
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● 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
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
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.