Data Center Technician

Amentum; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team at Fort Meade, MD. You will install, configure, and maintain racks, servers, and network equipment to ensure high availability in a SCIF environment.

This role supports mission-critical IT infrastructure for government facilities and requires strong collaboration with engineers and project teams. The position demands expertise in data center operations, IP networks, server OS management, and on-call availability, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years installing and documenting IT equipment and infrastructure in communication facilities and data centers.
• Five (5) years installing and maintaining IP networks (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Servers/Systems (Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud).
• Three (3) years operation and maintenance of data centers including hardware and IT infra.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of server, network, and rack-level installation.
• Proficient use of Visio or CAD type design documentation.
• Experience planning, coordinating IT equipment installation projects.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and support on-call deployments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational availability and reliability of critical systems and infrastructure.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders including engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Install, deploy, and configure racks and IT equipment for high availability.
• Perform server rack installs and hardware break-fix; troubleshoot network issues.
• Conduct routine repairs of servers, networks, and operating systems.
• Participate in on-call duties, maintenance, and change management activities.
• Assist with site surveys for hosting enterprise IT solutions.
• Ensure As-Built drawings and diagrams are accurate and up to date.

Skills

IT infrastructure experience

IP networks experience

Server and OS knowledge

On-call rotations

Documentation using Visio

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in IT

Tools

Visio

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Cisco/Juniper networking equipment

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

Work Schedule

8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday

Essential Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Data Center Technician include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure operational availability and reliability of critical systems and infrastructure
• Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors
• Install, deploy, and configure racks, enterprise IT equipment, and solution suites ensuring high availability (HA) and environmental compliancy
• Perform server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various components, troubleshoot network issues, and respond to operational incidents that impact service availability
• Conduct routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability of services
• Perform on-call duties and participate in scheduled maintenance and change management activities
• Perform site surveys to determine requirements feasibility of government facilities for hosting enterprise IT solutions
• Assist with the estimate of installation design costs including equipment, labor, materials, fees, and other related costs
• Ensure the installation of IT equipment and infrastructure complies with required guidelines, codes, instructions, and local site tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), fault isolation, root cause analysis, and repair of facility and rack-level events within established Service Level Agreements (SLA)s
• Work with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Cross-Functional Team Leads to complete site deployments and authorized service interruptions (ASIs)
• Ensure the accuracy of As-Built drawings to include Flow Diagrams, Cut-Sheets, Rack Elevations, Structural, Electrical/Power, and HVAC

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
• Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Seven (7) years installing and documenting IT equipment and infrastructure in communication facilities and data centers
• Five (5) years installing and maintaining IP networks (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Servers/Systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud), and/or Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, MS Teams, VoIP, video conferencing)
• Three (3) years operation and maintenance of communication facilities or data centers including hardware, IT infrastructure, & critical facilities
• Experience and in-depth technical knowledge of server, network, and rack-level infrastructure and installation
• Skilled at generating and revising technical design documentation using Visio or other CAD type programs
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
• Experience planning, coordinating, and performing IT equipment installation projects
• Can support non-standard hours, including an on-call rotation and availability during deployment surges and maintenance windows
• Lifts and moves material up to 40 pounds, works in cramped and/or elevated locations, ascends and descends ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Security Clearance Required

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education

• Associate’s Degree in IT or equivalent, related technical certification, or professional or military experience in a related field.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Seven (7) years installing and documenting IT equipment and infrastructure in communication facilities and data centers
• Five (5) years installing and maintaining IP networks (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Servers/Systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, cloud), and/or Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, MS Teams, VoIP, video conferencing)
• Three (3) years operation and maintenance of communication facilities or data centers including hardware, IT infrastructure, & critical facilities

Required Certification

(One of the following)

• CompTIA Network+
• Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA)
• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with ICD-705 SCIF construction
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification
• Project management skills and strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

#javelin

Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$130,000 - $170,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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