# Data Center Operations Specialist Principal

**Company**: GDIT
**Location**: Manassas, VA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $140,821 - $190,523
**Category**: IT
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Join GDIT as a Data Center Operations Specialist Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT. You will manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter.

Responsibilities:

- Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues within the datacenter.

- Install and maintain data center server hardware, including storage blocks, servers, patch panels, switches, routers, and other large scale networking gear.

- Familiarity with Linux command line to assist with troubleshooting and configuration.

- Participate in on-call rotation to get to the datacenter during off hours.

- Available for shift work.

- Participate in disaster recovery mock drills and procedures.

- Provide cleared escort as needed to personnel who need access for maintenance, inspection, and other needs.

- Light shipping and receiving.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 5+ years of experience in working with computer systems and computer networks, specifically with the Linux operating system.

- Ability to do physical work (lift servers, network switches, boxes etc.).

- TS/SCI with active polygraph clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters.

- Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software.

- Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

- 401K with company match.

- Competitive pay and paid time off.

- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.

The likely salary range for this position is $140,821 - $190,523.

## Skills

### Required
- Linux
- Computer Networking
- Data Center
- Troubleshooting

### Nice to have
- Experience with field-based work in POPs and datacenters
- Experience in troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software
- Experience troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools

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