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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations Analyst - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $70,500.0 - $111,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18124863?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18124863%2FData-Center-Operations-Analyst-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role + Hands-on physical data center or colocation experience with large-scale networking and communication systems, including racking, cabling, and deploying servers and network hardware according to provided designs., + Strong problem-solving, teamwork, written, and verbal communication skills. + Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. + Travel up to 50% What will help you on the job * Preferences: + Fiber optic troubleshooting experience (Light meters, loopback testers). + RF Gateway, satellite, or wireless deployment experience. + Familiarity with Patch Manager or other DCIM/cable management tools. + Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, switches, routers) + Linux command-line proficiency and scripting experience (Python, Bash, or REST APIs preferred). + Understanding of high-density environments, power/cooling best practices. + AI Claude experience. ## Description We are seeking a skilled Data Center Engineer to join our Data Center Operations and Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in defining, documenting, deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting data center infrastructure for next-generation commercial broadband satellite communication ground systems. You will collaborate closely with Server and Network Engineering teams to design, document, integrate, and validate hardware within complex end-to-end system environments. This position offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in the full system architecture and its components while contributing to the definition and implementation of new system connectivity. Key responsibilities include building and verifying deployments, conducting thorough testing and checkout procedures, maintaining these same systems, and working with networking teams to troubleshoot and isolate faults. Sounds interesting? Keep reading... 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