Data Center Administrator

Data Center Administrator

Leidos is looking to fill a Data Center Administrator position that will incorporate some management of policy and process as well as some engineering within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. This role will be responsible for the monitoring maintenance of all data center operations. This individual will collaborate with TPOCs 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.

Work location includes Fort Belvoir, VA (Primary) and Reston, VA (Temporary Secondary Location)

Clearance : Must hold an active TS / SCI clearance to start. (US Citizenship required)

Primary Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with TPOCs to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities.
• Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLOs.
• Follow Data Center procedures and processes and establish new and / or modify existing procedures and processes to improve efficiency.
• Track, document, and report data center resource consumption (power, cooling, and rack space).
• Build and maintain Data Center diagrams, including topology, racks, cable plant.
• Work with engineering and operations staff to calculate rack space, power, HVAC changes, as systems are moved to or from Data Centers.
• Coordinate and control access to data centers and racks along with logistic support.
• Communicate maintenance windows to affected stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues.
• Manage and maintain presentation of network and power cabling through neat organization and tagging ensuring quick identification of supporting endpoints.
• Perform maintenance on hardware to include replacing cables, memory and other equipment. Provide accurate and detailed logs within the ticketing and messaging systems for callouts and system alerts, as well as for communication and escalation steps taken to ensure prompt resolution of supported equipment, processes and teams.
• Strong working knowledge with server and network hardware / components, copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing, data center productivity and support tools, applications and software (Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, Putty, etc.), and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) related tools.
• Coordinate equipment / material receiving, shipping and RMA processing support as / when required.
• Provide vendor and security escorts, as needed.
• Provide general cleaning on raised floor, cabinet / rack exterior surfaces, work benches and other areas, as needed and on a regular basis.
• Support standard and emergency operating procedures for data center.
• Provide status reporting regarding Data Center service availability, performance, capacity utilization as required.
• Daily error log reporting and physical DC inspections for general health, power, cooling, hazards, etc.
• Coordinates equipment installation and delivery schedules in accordance with set project plans.
• Coordinates sanitization and equipment turn-in through the DLA Disposition Services (DRMO).
• Provide data center support 24 / 7 to respond to emergency incidents that affect mission-essential services.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :