Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Security+, Compensation Analysis, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Documentation, High Availability, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Network System Hardware, Operational Support, Root Cause Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Top Secret Clearance, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical enterprise IT infrastructure solutions within the defense sector. This position is on-site in Newington, VA. The Data Center Operations Technician will support and maintain data center hardware and infrastructure to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
Responsibilities for the Data Center Operations Technician include:
- Install, configure, maintain, and decommission servers, storage systems, and network devices in a data center environment
- Perform rack and stack, cabling, and hardware deployments following established standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues, performing root cause analysis and resolving incidents
- Execute hardware lifecycle activities including upgrades, migrations, testing, and decommissioning
- Collaborate with engineering, networking, and facilities teams while maintaining accurate documentation and SOP adherence
Required Qualifications for the Data Center Operations Technician include:
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure support
- Strong technical experience with bare-metal servers, storage systems, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP
- Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, cable management, rack layouts, and hardware diagnostics
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Security+ certification required
Compensation for the Data Center Operations Technician include:
- Salary Range: Up to $180,000 depending on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law
This position opened on 7/13 and will accept applicants for 30 days
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