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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $147,292.0 - $199,278.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Biometrics, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Linux Commands, Network Switches, Network Routers, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-CO-Aurora/Data-Center-Operations-Specialist---TS-SCI-with-Polygraph_RQ206906-1/apply ## About the Role * Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline) * Required Experience: 8+ years * Required Technical Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related * technical field, or equivalent practical experience * 3 years of experience in working with computer systems and computer * networks, specifically with the Linux operating system * Ability to do physical work (lift servers, network switches, boxes etc.) * Required Certification: * Any 8140 certification, or must be willing to obtain and maintain, * Having as many of these specific qualifications is a plus, but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable * Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters * Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software * Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools * Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph * Location: On Customer Site - Aurora, CO #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #GDITEnhanced2025 Work Requirements Years of Experience 8 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ## Description Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Data Center Operations Specialist supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Center Ops Specialist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Data Center Ops Specialist joining our team to support Government activities, solve complex IT issues and provide exceptional customer service. HOW DATA CENTER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT * Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter. * Install and maintain data center server hardware, including storage blocks, servers, patch panels, switches, routers, and other large scale networking gear. * Familiarity with Linux command line to assist with troubleshooting and configuration. * Participate in on-call rotation to get to the datacenter during off hours. * Available for shift work * Participate in disaster recovery mock drills and procedures. * Provide cleared escort as needed to personnel who need access for maintenance, inspection, and other needs. * Light shipping and receiving. * Eligible for relocation. * Eligible for a sign on bonus. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - What Development and Tattoos Have in Common and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1380-wearedevelopers-live-what-development-and-tattoos-have-in-common-and-more) ## Related Articles - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)