Data Center Team Lead

TekSynap; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Team Lead to support critical operations for a federal agency. This role involves managing server support and ensuring adherence to high standards in a dynamic environment. With a focus on customer service, the position requires a leader who can oversee various technical teams and manage Data Center Management Tools effectively. Join a fast-growing company that values innovation and is committed to providing the best technology solutions to meet the needs of government clients. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Vacation Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing server and support services, including IT outsourcing.
• ITIL v3 Foundation Certified with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance of server support including Unix, Windows, and Linux.
• Oversee Data Center Management Tools for normal operations.

Skills

Leadership

Server Management

ITIL v3 Foundation

Data Center Operations

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Data Center Management Tools

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to ensure adherence to and performance of support including but not limited to physical and virtual server support (Unix, Windows, Linux), virtual desktop instance support, server provisioning, mainframe, server platform management, refresh, installation, and retirement.
• Oversee adherence and performance of dedicated team leads for each of the following areas: Data Center Operations, Wintel, VMware/virtualization, Unix/Linux, storage and backup, middleware, mainframe, and Data Center facilities management.
• Configure and manage all Data Center Management Tools for the full suite of DCMT functions required to ensure the normal operations of FDIC Data Center.
• Oversee DCMT Configuration Management Database.
• Oversee Data Center Facilities Management in DC and other locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred.
• Ten plus years of relevant experience managing server and support services, including at least 3 years in an IT outsourcing environment to manage contractor personnel performance of the services.
• ITIL v3 Foundation Certified.
• Leadership and work assignment experience.
• Data Center CI Management experience.

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Team Lead to join our team supporting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in Arlington, VA. The two data centers are referenced as Primary Data Center (PDC) located in Arlington, VA, and a Backup Data Center (BDC) located in Carrollton, TX. You will be a member of a technical team where excellent customer service and professional expertise are required.

The mission of FDIC’s Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO) is to provide scalable, efficient technology that enables continuous access to data securely. In support of this mission, FDIC established ServiceNow as an enterprise platform in 2016 and has since implemented six product suites across the ServiceNow platform. The use of cloud platforms like ServiceNow is a key component of the FDIC’s ongoing IT Modernization Program, which emphasizes accelerated cloud adoption to support mission needs. The IT Modernization Program is intended to align the FDIC’s IT program with key Federal priorities, including the Federal Cloud Smart Strategy.

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: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 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

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance requirement: Ability to receive a Public Trust clearance.

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

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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