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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Lead - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $59,150.0 - $106,925.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Desktop Computing, Linux, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Microsoft Software, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Routing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Tanium Platform Expertise, Windows Client - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4B14DD20D5F64EA0B42332CB8F410639/job/ ## About the Role * High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data center operations. * Must possess an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II and/or Security+ certification (8570 IAT II Security requirement). * Must possess an OEM or Operating System certification such as CCNA Routing and Switching, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), and/or RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). * Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Linux, Windows Server, and/or network devices. * Familiarity with network technology and enterprise cloud technologies. * Strong knowledge of IT fundamentals (CompTIA A+), including mobile devices, virtual systems, network hardware, and cloud-based systems. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required for hardware installation and maintenance. * Active Secret Security Clearance required. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Radia, Tanium, SCCM, and enterprise virus scan technologies. * Prior experience supporting asset management and configuration management in a lab or data center environment. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and inventory management. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technical SME leads and cross-functional teams. * Experience working in a government or DoD environment, supporting mission-critical operations. * Familiarity with Layer 1-2 of the OSI model and infrastructure. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. ## Description As a Lead Data Center Operator, you will be a key member of the NEN Lab team on the SMIT contract, working onsite at our government facility in San Diego/Point Loma, CA. You will play a critical role in supporting the engineering (planning, designing, and implementing) for the Infrastructure Services product portfolio for the NMCI. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical and operational expertise in support of the Navy and Marine Corps warfighter mission. You will ensure the high availability, reliability, and efficiency of our 24x7 technology infrastructure, directly supporting innovative change and value for our Nation's defense., * Rack, stack, cable, troubleshoot, install, and configure computers, peripheral devices, and software to meet operational needs in a high-availability environment. * Create, update, and close tickets in an enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of issues. * Contribute to the lab's high availability, accessibility, and sustainability efforts, supporting continuous operations. * Perform cable management, including installation, documentation, planning, and tracking. * Manage the shipping and receiving of hardware devices, ensuring proper inventory and asset tracking. * Load basic configurations on end user devices, servers, network equipment, and storage equipment. * Assist in deploying enterprise technologies, including cloud solutions, as directed by technical SME leads. * Support asset management and configuration management activities, maintaining accurate records and -compliance. * Collaborate with technical SME leads and other team members to prioritize and execute operational tasks in a fast-paced, time-critical environment. * Facilitate and support the user support bridge, including supporting Tier 1 related "Help Desk" efforts ## Related Videos - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Going Quantum: The future of the internet ...](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/672-going-quantum-the-future-of-the-internet) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)