Data Center Systems AdministratorKoitecc Solutions • Sterling, Virginia, United States
Data Center Systems Administrator
Koitecc Solutions
- Sterling, Virginia, United States
- Sterling, Virginia, United States
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Key responsibilities include the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise data center infrastructure and systems. The role ensures the data center operates efficiently, securely, and reliably while meeting organizational performance and availability requirements. The administrator works independently to achieve operational objectives and drives measurable impact across project deliverables and operational outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
Work alongside the senior data center systems engineer to design and implement secure infrastructure systems.
Contribute to operational documentation, SOPs, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Assist with capacity planning, infrastructure lifecycle management, and implementation of data center best practices.
Support ongoing modernization, scalability, and reliability initiatives within the data center environment.
Deploy, configure, maintain, and optimize data center infrastructure, including servers, racks, cabling, and supporting hardware.
Respond to operational incidents impacting service availability and escalates issues to senior technicians or management as required.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, contractors, and support teams.
Support data center operations to ensure high availability, operational efficiency, and compliance with organizational standards and procedures.
Perform server rack installations, structured cabling, hardware upgrades, and break/fix activities across a variety of data center components.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, system, and network-related issues within enterprise and lab environments.
Maintain accurate asset inventory records within Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems for both production and laboratory environments.
Perform shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) activities.
Complexity
The role requires developing advanced technical solutions through collaboration with experts and in-depth analysis. It demands understanding of systems architecture, integration, and engineering principles, applying them to solve complex and often unclear technical challenges within the data center environment.
Communication
Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client project teams to ensure alignment in solution design and processes.
Provide technical guidance and influence team approaches to system integration, requirements, and security.
Knowledge
Understanding of systems engineering principles and technical domains with some systems administration duties. A broad understanding of related specialty areas such as automation, cybersecurity, and system integration is essential.
Knowledge of network design, protocols, and OSI model layer 1/2 troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
Experience managing complex systems throughout their lifecycle, from design to implementation and maintenance.
Experience connecting and integrating disparate systems into a cohesive and unified infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating projects from initiation to successful completion.
Knowledge of physical IT infrastructure (e.g., servers, SANs, networking).
Experience managing and validating business & tech requirements, including functional and non-functional elements.
Hands‑on experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure systems to align with organizational policies.
Demonstrated experience working with vendors (RMA processes, support interactions).
Hands‑on experience creating blueprints for designing and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable systems.
Experience incorporating enterprise security measures and managing security risks.
Experience identifying risks and implementing measures to protect sensitive systems and data.
Desired Qualifications
Certifications such as CCNA, VMware, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or related.
Experience with DCIM tools.
Experience implementing automated solutions to maximize efficiency.
Expertise in designing and managing hybrid environments (data centers combined with cloud solutions such as AWS, Azure).
Experience with multiple server operating systems (Windows, Red Hat, Ubuntu).
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Red Hat Ansible Automation platform.
Strong knowledge and skills with enterprise virtualization technologies (VMware, Red Hat OpenShift).
Strong commitment to cyber defense mechanisms and proactive threat detection.
Experience working in an AGILE environment.
Data Center Management Certification a plus.
Work Environment
Requires a mix of on‑site and remote activities, including rack installation, cabling, and environmental monitoring.
Flexibility to handle on‑call rotations and occasional after‑hours maintenance tasks, as needed, to ensure round‑the‑clock service reliability.
Hands‑on physical activity, such as lifting servers or hardware replacements, will be required.
Some telework may be authorized based on skills, responsibilities, and duties assigned.
Location Full‑time onsite work in Sterling, VA.
Citizenship US Citizenship is required.
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
Pay and Benefits Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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