Job Description
Labor Category: Systems Engineer Position Title: Systems Engineer Position Level: Level 2 – Expert Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year Core Hours: 9am to 4pm Location: McLean VA Description Position Requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph. We are looking for experienced System Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Data Center Engineer to join our Data Center Management Team, primarily based at McLean location. Key Responsibilities IT Systems Hosting and M&E Management Optimize IT system hosting while effectively monitoring M&E systems, such as power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and colling systems (CRAC/CRAH) to ensure operational integrity and performance. Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of both IT systems and M&E infrastructure, focusing on key indictors like Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) and system uptime. Analyze data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements. Data Center Assessments: Conduct regular evaluations across all data center sites to identify deficiencies in power, space and cooling. Provide actionable recommendations and strategies to address these deficiencies and enhance overall resiliency. Collaborate with the Facility manager and Data Center Manager to implement identified improvements, ensuring they align with industry best practices and operational standards. Consultation and Compliance: Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Facility Manager and Data Center Manager, sharing insights on M&E and hosting-related matters, including maintenance strategies, system upgrades and enhancements. Provide expert consultation to special project teams, assisting in the evaluation of innovative colocation solutions or services that may transform the existing hosting paradigm. Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute) and internal policies by maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data Center management, sharing valuable insights with the Data Center Management team to drive operational efficiency. Apply knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols to enforce compliance and security measures across all Data Centers. This includes conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities and collaborating with Security teams to develop policies that align with ICD-705 guidelines. Engage with industry vendors to gain insights on Data Center technologies and procurement opportunities. Incident Response and Project Engagement: Provide expert troubleshooting support during operational incidents, leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex issues in collaboration with IT Operations teams to maintain system resiliency. Participate in cross-functional project teams to management updates, technology implementation and process improvements impacting IT systems and M&E infrastructure. Details Labor Category: Systems Engineer Position Title: Systems Engineer Position Level: Level 2 – Expert Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year Core Hours: 9am to 4pm Location: McLean VA Mandatory Requirements Developmental (0-2 years’ experience) Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience) Senior (6-10 years’ experience) Expert (11-15 years’ experience) SME (16+ years’ experience) Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of relevant experience Experience monitoring M&E systems across Data Centers Experienc