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# Data Center Engineer - Mid

- **Company:** TekSynap Corporation
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,000.0 - $97,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Information Management, Networking Hardware, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Patch Management, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b45928c04d6115b7

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
 * One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
 + Security+ CE
 + CySA+
 * ITIL 4 Foundation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * CISSP
 * ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or intermediate ITIL certs)
 * Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or equivalent
 * Cisco CCNA / CCNP
 * VMware VCP
 * PMP or CAPM, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

 * U.S. Citizenship
 * Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

## Description

We are seeking a Data Center Engineer - Mid to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Data Center Engineer - Mid independently installs, configures, and maintains infrastructure, performs troubleshooting of hardware, connectivity, and system issues, supports system integration, patching, and upgrades, maintains CMDB and asset accountability, coordinates with engineering, systems, network, and cyber teams, works independently on standard tasks, and may mentor junior staff.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers., The Data Center Engineer - Mid is expected to be able to:

 * Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and network devices.
 * Perform rack and stack, structured cabling (copper/fiber), and equipment integration.
 * Execute system imaging, patching, upgrades, and hardware replacement.
 * Troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, and hardware failures.
 * Monitor system health, alerts, and environmental conditions.
 * Maintain asset accountability and update configuration management systems (CMDB).
 * Apply cybersecurity controls, including STIG compliance and patch management.
 * Support incident response, outage coordination, and maintenance activities.
 * Document configurations, procedures, and changes in accordance with operational standards.
 * May include shift work, on-call support, and off-hours maintenance.


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