Senior Data Center Engineer

The Senior Data Center Engineer is expected to be able to:

• Lead design and engineering of data center solutions and technical refresh initiatives.
• Architect virtualization, storage, and compute solutions for high availability and scalability.
• Provide Tier III/IV troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Lead RMF activities, ATO support, and audit readiness.
• Oversee STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security architecture alignment.
• Develop engineering documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Advise government stakeholders on infrastructure strategy and modernization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and automation initiatives., We are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Senior Data Center Engineer is the technical lead responsible for the architecture, design, optimization, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure in support of DIA CIS mission systems. They provide advanced engineeringexpertise, oversee complex integrations, and ensure full compliance with cybersecurity and operational requirements.

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• Bachelor's degree inInformation Technology,Engineering,or a related technical discipline
• One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
• CASP+/SecurityX
• CISSP or equivalent, * Experience in DoD or IC environments
• IAM Level II (preferred)
• VMware VCAP/VCDX
• CCNP/CCIE
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or intermediate ITIL certs)
• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or equivalent
• PMP or CAPM
• Data center hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, etc.)
• Virtualization (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Storage systems (SAN/NAS technologies)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching)
• Automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python - preferred)
• Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, vRealize, etc.)
• Configuration management and patching systems, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays., * Noise level: Low

• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.