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Leidos Inc

Data Center Engineer

Leidos Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Overview

Leidos is looking to fill a Data Center Manager/Engineer position to support the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). This role will be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of all data center operations. This individual will collaborate with the government customer to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities, monitor activities to confirm compliance, and track and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space) to the Government. The Customer utilizes an Agile Framework to plan and successfully complete all initiatives. This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus. If this sounds like the environment where you can thrive, keep reading! At Leidos, we empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities Monitor activities to confirm compliance Track and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space) Coordinate and control access and logistic support Communicate maintenance intervals to affected stakeholders Follow data center procedures and processes Establish new and/or modify existing procedures and processes for efficiency Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of data center equipment Ensure compliance with data center security protocols Prepare reports on data center operations Maintain data center documentation including maintenance verifications documents, technical drawings, procurement documents and related technical manuals Supervise and oversee vendors and subcontractors supporting data center Control data center stocks (fiber, patch panels, connectors, etc.) Racking and stacking of servers and related devices Design and implement server technologies in environments with multiple configurations Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues Ensure safety of personnel and equipment on-site Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommissioning of physical equipment; distinguish between server problems, network outages, and power/cooling issues that impact services Provide data center support 24/7 to respond to emergency incidents that affect mission-essential services Basic Qualifications

Experience managing hardware configuration baselines Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance Experience with Data Center consolidation and cloud environment transition Strong oral and written communications skills Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives Track record of working effectively within a team and supporting peers toward improved processes and results Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety Experience monitoring environmental sensors and determining issues prior to impact to systems Education

Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Experience supervising others Clearance

Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required TS/SCI with CI Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly Preferred Qualifications

DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP with an appropriate CE certification) Experience operating and maintaining systems in a Windows environment Experience with network storage setup and administration Familiarity with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions Experience troubleshooting within a security environment Experience with backup and restore procedures

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