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# Data Center Operations Operations Specialist Principal - TS/SCI with Polygraph

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Warrenton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,821.0 - $190,523.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, Networking Hardware, Linux Commands, Network Switches, Network Routers, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Manassas/Data-Center-Operations-Operations-Specialist-Principal---TS-SCI-with-Polygraph_RQ230609/apply

## About the Role

Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)

 * Required Experience: 5+ years
 * Required Technical Experience:
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, a related
 * technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * 5 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
 * Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph, * 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
*, Years of Experience

5 + 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., * 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.