Data Center Technician

About the role

Amentum's Intel and Cyber Division is looking for a Data Center Technician to join its team at Fort Meade, MD, supporting mission-critical projects for the Department of Defense. The role involves installing, configuring and maintaining IT infrastructure in data centers and SCIFs, working 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure operational availability and reliability of critical systems and infrastructure
• Act as primary contact for engineers, software developers, vendors and contractors
• Install, deploy and configure racks, enterprise IT equipment and solution suites with high availability and environmental compliance
• Perform server rack installations, hardware break-fix, network troubleshooting and incident response
• Carry out routine network, server hardware and OS repairs, and on-call duties
• Take part in scheduled maintenance, change management and site surveys of government facilities
• Help estimate installation design costs and ensure installations follow codes, guidelines and site TTPs
• Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, root cause analysis and repairs within SLAs
• Work with project managers and site managers on site deployments and authorized service interruptions
• Maintain accurate As-Built drawings (flow diagrams, cut sheets, rack elevations, structural, electrical/power and HVAC)

Required profile

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 7 years installing and documenting IT equipment in communication facilities and data centers
• 5 years installing and maintaining IP networks, servers/systems and/or unified communications
• 3 years operating and maintaining communication facilities or data centers
• Associate's degree in IT or related technical certification, or professional/military experience in a related field
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, work in cramped or elevated locations, climb ladders and stairs, and travel up to 25%

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of server, network and rack-level infrastructure
• Visio or other CAD tools for technical design documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Preferred: ICD-705 SCIF construction experience, ITIL certification, and project management skills

Compensation is listed as $130,000 - $170,000. The workplace is a drug-free environment and employment is contingent on passing a drug screening.