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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Associate - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Information Management, Networking Hardware, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Patch Management, Network Server - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5c0172f8addf8211 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance * Associate degree in IT, Computer Science, a related field OR a high school diploma with 2-4 years of relevant experience * One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications: + CompTIA Security+ CE + CompTIA A+ + CompTIA Network+, * ITIL 4 Foundation * 1-4 years of experience in: + Data center operations + IT support / help desk + Hardware installation or field technician roles * Exposure to DoD or federal environments * Experience in structured cabling or rack/stack work, 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 ## Description We are seeking a Data Center Associate member to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Data Center Associate provides entry-level technical support for data center operations, including hardware installation, cabling, monitoring, and basic system maintenance in a secure DoD/DIA environment. They work under supervision to ensure infrastructure availability, physical security, and compliance with operational and cybersecurity requirements. 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., The Data Center Associate is expected to be able to: * Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and network devices. * Perform rack and stack, structured cabling (copper/fiber), and equipment integration. * Execute system imaging, patching, upgrades, and hardware replacement. * Troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, and hardware failures. * Monitor system health, alerts, and environmental conditions. * Maintain asset accountability and update configuration management systems (CMDB). * Apply cybersecurity controls, including STIG compliance and patch management. * Support incident response, outage coordination, and maintenance activities. * Document configurations, procedures, and changes in accordance with operational standards. * May include shift work, on-call support, and off-hours maintenance. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [tRPC: API schemas are pure overhead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/796-trpc-api-schemas-are-pure-overhead) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)