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Description Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Intel Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the ...

Description Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Intel Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the ...

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Intel Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in ...

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Intel Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in ...

Principal Data Center MEP PM

Abilene, TX · On-site

$117K/yr

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Data Center MEP PM to support the delivery of ... Work closely with construction teams, developer representatives, QA/QC oversight teams, general ...

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer || W2

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

... Engineer Austin TX Responsibilities for Cloud DevOps: 1. Proficiency in containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 2. Strong knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms, including cloud ...

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How much do senior data center infrastructure engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior data center infrastructure engineer in the United States is $126,969.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior data center infrastructure engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer, you need deep knowledge of server, storage, and network architecture, along with a relevant degree and substantial experience in data center operations. Expertise with virtualization platforms (such as VMware), monitoring systems, and certifications like Cisco CCNP or CompTIA Server+ are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, project management skills, and effective communication help you lead teams and coordinate across departments. These competencies ensure reliable, secure, and scalable data center environments that support critical business operations.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by senior data center infrastructure engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring continuous uptime, managing large-scale hardware deployments, and adapting to rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing the need for high availability with cost-efficiency requires strategic planning and proactive maintenance. Collaboration with network, security, and facilities teams is essential to address issues like power distribution, cooling, and disaster recovery. Staying updated on industry best practices and pursuing ongoing training can help engineers effectively manage these challenges.

What does a senior data center infrastructure engineer do?

A Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the physical and virtual infrastructure of data centers. This includes overseeing server hardware, networking equipment, power and cooling systems, and ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. They often lead projects to upgrade or expand data center capabilities, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, they may mentor junior engineers and collaborate with other IT teams to support business operations.
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Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos

Winter Garden, FL • On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in our Intel Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

Job Summary:

Join our team supporting a cutting-edge Cyber Program and make an impact by guiding the definition, implementation, and delivery of capability focused on U.S. CYBER COMMANDS (USCYBERCOM) Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE). We are looking for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to join our team supporting the cutting-edge Cyber TRIDENT Program and make an impact by guiding the definition, implementation, and delivery of capability focused on Cyber Training systems. As a key player in our team, you will leverage your skills to provide expertise in infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment across an agile lifecycle in a virtualized computing environment. Don't miss the opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of an innovative and dynamic environment. Apply now!

Responsibilities Include:

  • Network Infrastructure: Provide support with the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of full stack data center infrastructure, including but not limited to: Compute, Storage, Networking, Power, Cabling, Racking, Virtualization, Containerization and physical facility infrastructure. Perform as a technical team member of Engineers in the maintenance (technical including VMware, Micro-Services, Networking, Security Services, etc.) of the platform and ensuring continuity of operations for our End Users. In this role you will need to foster a relationship of trust with our customers and the current in place technical staff.
  • Network Maintenance: Automate, collect, process, and present, system performance, and other metric information to show improvements or degradation over time. Balance hybrid cloud distribution between private corporate infrastructure and public clouds. Work as part of a fast moving highly diverse team across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Team Leader: Contribute as part of a high performing team in an Agile development and execution paradigm providing insight into taskings to both the team and customer via Jira and Confluence.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in a relevant field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Effective interpersonal and communications skills. Effective interpersonal and communications skills to convey and present system performance info, to mentor colleagues, and to interface effectively with vendors, customers, and team partners.
  • Development Experience: Well-versed with Linux system management, specifically with Red Hat OS including Identity Management (IdM) and Single Sign On (SSO). Experience with scripting (Ansible, Python, Bash, Puppet, PowerShell). Ability to navigate Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Git and Kustomize.
  • Software/Network Development: Understanding of Cisco networking technologies such as the following. Switching (Cisco Nexus (7k’s, 5k’s, 2k’s, 9k’s, Catalyst 4k’s, VLAN’s, STP, RSTP, VPC, VPC+, OTV, VXLAN), Routing technologies (ASR, ISRG2, EIGRP, BGP, redistribution, summarization), IP (IPV4 & IPV6, NAT, ACL’s, DNS, DHCP), Multicast protocols (PIM SM/DM/SSM), and Cisco IOS. Experience with F5 / BIG IP physical and virtual network devices. Ability to solve technical problems involving a variety of integrated software and hardware platforms.
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance, with an ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Ansible (or similar) infrastructure automation to deploy and configure standard baselines for physical devices and in a virtual environment (VMware and Linux).
  • Utilize scripting for automating tasks, administration, data collection and reporting. This job requires the ability to write, test, debug, deploy, and maintain scripts.
  • Ability to audit and report system and performance logs.
  • Ability to automate, administer and maintain the environment through configuration management, version control, and backups with the use of scripting.
  • Ability to research and/or implement new technologies.
  • Professionally convey system-wide performance information routinely via tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.
  • Examine any relevant change implementation, then report the changes to developers and testers welcoming feedback for future improvements.
  • Ability to solve technical problems involving a variety of integrated software and hardware platforms.
  • Knowledge of or experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or similar best practices and security guidelines.
  • Knowledge of or experience with managing, provisioning, deploying, and orchestrating infrastructure specifications through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Ansible and/or Terraform.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:July 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.


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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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