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Principal Technician (Facilities Management)

McBride
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2025

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following :

Under the direction of the Head of Enabling Services Branch, the contractor :

  • Evaluates placement results of staff and equipment according to space planning and requirements.
  • Monitors environmental, safety and equipment requirements and conditions.
  • Monitors and updates processes and procedures to develop and maintain security in the workplace.
  • Interacts with customers and vendor support staff to resolve complicated problems.
  • Participates in coordinating the design and construction of new or enhanced facilities.
  • Tests and evaluates various types of exterior and interior security devices and systems.
  • Proposes and implements reasonable and appropriate security measures.
  • Assist in coordination with legal counsel in response to litigation claims.
  • Conducts investigations of internal thefts and vandalism.
  • Works with all major types of premises security practices, tools, and technologies.
  • Oversees specific initiatives and practices that enlist employees in loss prevention efforts.
  • Serves as the Data Center Manager, tracking all inbound / outbound equipment and materials to maintain positive accountability.
  • Coordinates Data Center facility management support (HVAC filter replacement, facility power, etc.) with host nation entities.
  • Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for the CSU Norfolk Data Center.
  • Creates Bill of Materials (BoM) for facility related requirements.
  • Attend s meetings working in partnership with different stakeholders to deliver services and meet customer requirements.
  • Adheres to and provides oversight of Health & Safety requirements during all Data Center activities.
  • Acts as the CSU Norfolk technical liaison with outside contractors for all electrical, environmental or other facilities-related infrastructure work supporting NCI Agency controlled Data Centers and Communications closets.
  • Maintains sound knowledge of implemented technologies, applicable NATO policies and industry standards.
  • Oversees vehicle fleet contracts with servicing and maintenance providers.
  • Prepares and tracks vehicle servicing schedules to minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Contributes to budgeting and expenditure planning and monitoring.
  • Deputize for higher grade staff.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

  • At least 3 years technician level experience installing information technology related facilities, such as server farms or technical control facilities, including equipment racks, equipment and cabling.
  • Proven experience working inside and / or supporting a Data Center.
  • Practical experience in the implementation, testing and maintenance of modern communications, or information systems in a LAN and WAN environment.
  • Knowledge of bonding and grounding requirements for communications equipment racks.
  • Experience utilizing power tools such as drills, electric screw drivers, metal cutting / grinding devices.
  • Good knowledge of UTP, Fibre Optic, Serial and Coaxial cabling standards and limitations.
  • Good knowledge of recent technological developments in communication management systems and LAN / WAN environment.
  • Experience of preparing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Experience managing vehicles, optimizing their use and scheduling maintenance
  • Experience with Facilities Management.
  • Experience with Premises Security.
  • Desirable Experience and Education :

  • Design experience with all power aspects required to support a medium-sized Data Center.
  • Design experience with all environmental aspects, including cooling, to support a medium-sized Data Center.
  • Design experience with uninterruptable power (both generator and battery) power fault tolerant solutions to support a medium sized Data Center and Communication closets.
  • Experience with configuration management tools and software such as : Patch Manager, Cable solve and Microsoft Visio .
  • Experience working in ITIL environment and familiar with the concepts (certification would be a plus );
  • Certified Data Center Design Professional (or equivalent ).
  • ASIS Facility Security Design (or equivalent ).
  • Extensive knowledge of NATO TEMPEST zoning requirements.
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
  • Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
  • Education and Clearance

  • NATO Secret Clearance
  • Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience; Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience.
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