Data Center Technician

Purpose and Impact: Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space?  If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission. In support of DISA, Amentum’s Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution. The team is mission-focused, customer-oriented, process-driven, and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers, possess a strong work ethic, and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role, you must be adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services. Work Schedule:  8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday Essential Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Data Center Technician include but are not limited to the following: Ensure operational availability and reliability of critical systems and infrastructure Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors Install, deploy, and configure racks, enterprise IT equipment, and solution suites ensuring high availability (HA) and environmental compliancy Perform server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various components, troubleshoot network issues, and respond to operational incidents that impact service availability Conduct routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability of services Perform on-call duties and participate in scheduled maintenance and change management activities Perform site surveys to determine requirements feasibility of government facilities for hosting enterprise IT solutions Assist with the estimate of installation design costs including equipment, labor, materials, fees, and other related costs Ensure the installation of IT equipment and infrastructure complies with required guidelines, codes, instructions, and local site tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Perform preventive maintenance (PM), fault isolation, root cause analysis, and repair of facility and rack-level events within established Service Level Agreements (SLA)s Work with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Cross-Functional Team Leads to complete site deployments and authorized service interruptions (ASIs) Ensure the accuracy of As-Built drawings to include Flow Diagrams, Cut-Sheets, Rack Elevations, Structural, Electrical/Power, and HVAC Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis. Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Seven (7) years installing and documenting IT equipment and infrastructure in communication facilities and data centers Five (5) years installing and maintaining IP networks (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Servers/Systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud), and/or Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, MS Teams, VoIP, video conferencing) Three (3) years operation and maintenance of communication facilities or data centers including hardware, IT infrastructure, & critical facilities Experience and in-depth technical knowledge of server, network, and rack-level infrastructure and installation Skilled at generating and revising technical design documentation using Visio or other CAD type programs Proficient use of Microsoft Office products Experience planning, coordinating, and performing IT equipment installation projects Can support non-standard hours, including an on-call rotation and availability during deployment surges and maintenance windows Lifts and moves material up to 40 pounds, works in cramped and/or elevated locations, ascends and descends ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation Ability to travel up to 25%. Security Clearance Required:   Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Minimum Education:   Associate’s Degree in IT or equivalent, related technical certification, or professional or military experience in a related field. Minimum Years of Experience: Seven (7) years installing and documenting IT equipment and infrastructure in communication facilities and data centers Five (5) years installing and maintaining IP networks (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Servers/Systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud), and/or Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, MS Teams, VoIP, video conferencing) Three (3) years operation and maintenance of communication facilities or data centers including hardware, IT infrastructure, & critical facilities Required Certification: (One of the following) CompTIA Network+ Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Experience with ICD-705 SCIF construction Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification Project management skills and strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure #javelin As