Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Data Center Engineer is expected to be able to:

• Lead design and engineering of data center solutions and technical refresh initiatives.
• Architect virtualization, storage, and compute solutions for high availability and scalability.
• Provide Tier III/IV troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Lead RMF activities, ATO support, and audit readiness.
• Oversee STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security architecture alignment.
• Develop engineering documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Advise government stakeholders on infrastructure strategy and modernization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and automation initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
  • CASP+/SecurityX
  • CISSP or equivalent

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in DoD or IC environments
• IAM Level II (preferred)
• VMware VCAP/VCDX
• CCNP/CCIE
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or intermediate ITIL certs)
• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or equivalent
• PMP or CAPM
• Data center hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, etc.)
• Virtualization (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Storage systems (SAN/NAS technologies)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching)
• Automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python - preferred)
• Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, vRealize, etc.)
• Configuration management and patching systems

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Senior Data Center Engineer is the technical lead responsible for the architecture, design, optimization, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure in support of DIA CIS mission systems. They provide advanced engineering expertise, oversee complex integrations, and ensure full compliance with cybersecurity and operational requirements.
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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Additional Job Information
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: Reston, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

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 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

OTHER INFORMATION
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.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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