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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Center Engineer - **Company:** Children's National Medical Center - **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,813.0 - $173,035.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Os/400 Operating System, Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, IBM AIX, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Client Server Models, Network Operating System (NOS), Computer Networks, Novell NetWare, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hard Disk Drives, Network Protocols, Enterprise Planning Systems, Systems Integration, Backup and Restore, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Network Technologies, Virtual Environment, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18256678?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18256678%2FSenior-Data-Center-Engineer-Maryland-Silver-Spring ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree Computer Science (Required) Or Minimum Work Experience 7 years Hands-on systems engineering experience (Required) And, Excellent written and oral communication skills ## Description $103,812.80 - $173,035.20 The Sr. Data Center Engineer is responsible to lead engineering services for server hardware and software, planning system maintenance and support and also develop system management strategies for a variety of software and hardware platforms. Responsible to plan and implement necessary hardware and software upgrades proactively. Directly responsible to monitor and maintain server clusters. Responsible to ensure the operation of a variety of specialized client/server environments. Must be able to maintain and configure DNS services. Provide support and management for multiple data storage systems. Responsible to provide precise, detailed documentation regarding the various server environments for the change control process and the technical documentation repository. Minimum Education, * Provide administration for multiple servers and hybrid cloud; ensure server availability. * Perform network operating system and application software installation/upgrades. * Configure server hardware and network communications; assist in the development of configuration standards. * Analyze system performance and storage usage; * Analyze systems and cloud trend analysis and configuration for optimization. System Integration/ Implementation * Engineer and build and maintain data storage and backup platforms. * Integrate hardware and operating systems software into existing network technologies. * Assist with integration of various network operating system environments (Novell, AIX, OS400, VMS, NetWare, Windows NT). * Implement client/server solutions to support various application's suites; support the implementation of applications into production. * Participate in Installation, move, adds and changes in the environment. * Set and manage deadlines. System/Project Planning * Engineer and deploy hardware and operating systems design and configuration. * Participate in design of Disaster recovery planning. * Assist in the creation of test plans and scripts for back-up and recovery solutions. * Assist in the development of disk storage solutions. * Performs hardware and network diagnosis. * Capable of devising ways to accomplish a difficult purpose; ability to recognize a problem and construct an effective solution compatible with overall company operations. Technical Proficiency * Demonstrate understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual environments, and hybrid cloud. * Maintain professional expertise through continuing education at conferences, seminars, user group meetings & review of current literature. * Pursue industry standard technical certifications. * Provide technical support and consultation to IS staff. IT Best Practices * Actively participate in the Department's ITIL processes * Participate in the Incident Management process; proactively work to resolve Incidents and meet service requests; document relevant data on requests and resolutions in agreed upon timeframe. * Escalate incidents according to procedures; convert incidents to change requests as needed. * Participate in the Change Control process; complete change tasks and update them with relevant information and status changes. ## Related Videos - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Bringing digital education to refugee and host communities in remote regions of Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/644-bringing-digital-education-to-refugee-and-host-communities-in-remote-regions-of-africa) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [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) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)