Data Center Administrator

R-00174220

Description

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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.  The Customer utilizes an Agile Framework to plan and successfully complete all initiatives. 

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:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.  Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
  
• Minimum 3-year experience in similar mission critical facilities.
  
• Analytical troubleshooting skills. 
  
• Ability to follow specified policies and procedures.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  
• Working knowledge with Data Center Network Hardware (Ethernet, Fiber Channel interfaces). 
  
• Working knowledge of Power and HVAC calculations.
  
• Working knowledge of rack spacing/placements with a multi-classification Data Center.
  
• Experience working logistics in a cleared environment including IT equipment disposition. 
  
• Prior experience leading and motivating a diverse, technical workforce through influence. 
  
• Knowledge of physical IT infrastructure (e.g. Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.). 
  
• Knowledge of physical CE infrastructures & equipment (e.g. UPS, Generator, AHU, etc.). 
  
• Performs and execute organization's safety programs and policies, and compliance knowledge assessments. 
  
• Break fixes and RMAs, and hardware support. 
  
• Monitor data center power and air conditioning and report power loss or deficiencies. 
  
• Perform infrastructure capacity planning and ensure system environments are adequately scalable for anticipated growth and availability. 
  
• Inspect and manage rack installs of accuracy and compliance. 
  
• Setup and configuring of all racks to deploy on the network.
  
• Experience working in an AGILE environment.
  
• Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance.
  
• Experience with Data Center consolidation and cloud environment transition.
  
• Physical Requirements:
  
• Server rack moving, installing, grounding, Cable Management, wiring (with CAT 5, 6, or fiber), installing of surge protectors, and the adjustment of the racks to properly fit different sized servers.
  
• Install, test and label cable and fiber using standard data center protocols and use cable management systems.
  
• Stage equipment for reutilization or IT asset management turn-in.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating and maintaining systems in a Windows environment.
  
• Experience with SAN or network storage setup and administration.
  
• Data Center Management Certification a plus.
  
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
  
• Familiarity with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions.
  
• Experience with troubleshooting within a secured environment.
  
• Experience with backup and restore procedures. 
  
• Meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
  

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Original Posting: January 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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