Data Center Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist with all design aspects of the CCC data center support systems, to include AC/DC power, UPS, HVAC, carrier infrastructures, internal/external cable plant, and overall data center layout.
• Produce architectural artifacts to include system design diagrams, recommendation justifications, and technical specifications.
• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
• Create and review civil/structural/architectural design RFPs.
• Conduct site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities
• Coordinate and control access and logistic support
• Follow Datacenters procedures and processes
• Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of date center equipment
• Ensure compliance with data center security protocols

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret security clearance is required
• Active IAT II certification (i.e. CompTia SEC+ CE)
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years in Civil Engineering or the equivalent relevant experience in datacenter or mission critical facilities design.
• Experience managing hardware configuration baselines
• Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance
• Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships and external networks
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS;

• Data Center Management Certification a plus
• Experience or familiarity with DCIM management software such as NLYTE

We are seeking a Data Center Engineer to join our team at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Data Center Engineer will support the 844th Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews (JBA). This role includes supporting the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) customers on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet domains for the development of the CCC building. The preferred candidate will have excellent communications skills, a strong customer service orientation and experience serving as an advisor to Chief Architect and other Government/Contractor staff and managers.

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.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD (JBA)
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Dayshift; core support hours are 0600 -1800
• Amount of Travel:10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and 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
• Clearance requirement: Active Secret

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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