Jr. Configuration Management/Data Center Technician

SGSS has an immediate on-site full-time opening for a Junior level, Configuration Management / Data Center Technician supporting a DOD programclient from the customer site in the Washington D.C. area and/or Blossom Point, MD. This role will actively assist the Sr. System Administrator(s) and Engineers with data center operational readiness (tools, people, end-user communications as needed, etc.) to include incident, problem tickets, service requests and change management tracking/documentation.

This role requires that the individual selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate will be required to engage in physical data center activities with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes all tasks associated with planning and tracking capacity, rack deployment, rack cabling, hardware and software troubleshooting, and rack decommissioning. These activities include the following:

• Support operations, maintaining and administering networks, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Monitor the performance of systems and networks, ensuring adherence to DISA STIG guidelines.
• Maintain the operational baseline and establish network standards to guarantee optimal performance.
• Working in cramped and/or elevated locations during equipment installation
• Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching
• Lifting and moving material up to 49 pounds each
• Potentially standing and/or walking for up to 8 hours a day
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
• Work in active data center environment
• Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Associate's degree in Computer ScienceIT-related field or equivalent professionalmilitary work experience
• 3 years of experience with racked servers etwork devices andor desktop maintenance - installation, removal, and troubleshooting devices
• 2 years of experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems
• 1 year hands-on experience with one or more of the follow hardware platforms (e.g. Dell, HP, Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)
• Prior experience in both commercial and gov't datacenter facilities
• Basic IPAM skills (tracking and configuring IP, subnet, gateway, VLAN)
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
• Solid knowledge of cable labeling, routing, documentation
• Active Security certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of day of hire.
• Familiarity with datacenter power management, standards, connectors, budgeting, troubleshooting
• Familiarity with datacenter cooling design patterns and load/demand budgeting
• Comfortable with capturing and formalizing existing informal data closets, including ad hoc design, light construction/maintenance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional or military experience
• USG background - former active duty or former DoD/IC civilian.
• Networking experience with CCNA and/or Network certifications is a plus
• 5 years previous experience working in a Data Center environment (racking & stacking gear, cable management [TIA 606 standards], hot & cold aisle containment, KVM configuration and operations, shipping/receiving/packing and RMA processes.
• Data Center Foundation Certification (DCFC)
• 2 years of experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 datacenter environment.
• Use of CM tool (NetBox, Nautobot, similar) and basic automation

Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities.

SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:

• ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire family
  • this includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiums
• SGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided
  • with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRS
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required

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If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

SGSS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

If the offer is accepted for this position the candidate would be required to successfully complete drug screen and background check.

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.