Data Center Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lorton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Data Center Engineer to design, install, configure, and maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring it meets business needs while monitoring and troubleshooting issues.

You will apply advanced technical expertise, mentor teammates, and operate with minimal direction. A background in data center management, VMware, Linux/Windows administration, and security clearances is highly valued, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Network Engineer or Hardware Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience with IP, VPN, switch, router standup/configuration or general internet security capabilities.
• Experience with lab or data center management.
• Experience with Linux, Unix, or Windows administration.
• Experience with VMWare installation or configuration.
• Experience building or configuring servers.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure to meet business needs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot problems in the IT environment.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and work without considerable direction.
• Mentor and supervise team members.

Skills

Systems Network Engineer

Hardware Engineer

IP/VPN/Switching/Router

Data center management

Linux/Unix/Windows administration

VMware installation

Server configuration/building

Travel up to 25%

Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

VMware

Cisco Certifications

Job description

Data Center Engineer The Opportunity: Design, install, configure, and maintain the organizational's IT infrastructure to meet business needs, and monitor and troubleshoot problems. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Network Engineer or Hardware Engineer
• 3+ years of experience with Internet Protocol (IP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), switch, router standup, configuration, or general internet security capabilities
• Experience with lab or data center management
• Experience with Linux, Unix, or Windows administration
• Experience with VMWare installation or configuration
• Experience building or configuring servers
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience building cloud to on-prem architectures
• Knowledge of cloud technologies
• TS/SCI clearance
• Cisco Certifications
• Security Certifications
• AI Fundamentals Certification
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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