Data Center Associate

TekSynap•Washington, DC

3h•$78,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Center Associate member to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Data Center Associate provides entry-level technical support for data center operations, including hardware installation, cabling, monitoring, and basic system maintenance in a secure DoD/DIA environment. They work under supervision to ensure infrastructure availability, physical security, and compliance with operational and cybersecurity requirements. 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. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Associate degree in IT, Computer Science, a related field OR a high school diploma with 2-4 years of relevant experience
One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
CompTIA Security+ CE
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+

Nice To Haves

ITIL 4 Foundation
1–4 years of experience in:
Data center operations
IT support / help desk
Hardware installation or field technician roles
Exposure to DoD or federal environments
Experience in structured cabling or rack/stack work

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, and network devices.
Perform rack and stack, structured cabling (copper/fiber), and equipment integration.
Execute system imaging, patching, upgrades, and hardware replacement.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, and hardware failures.
Monitor system health, alerts, and environmental conditions.
Maintain asset accountability and update configuration management systems (CMDB).
Apply cybersecurity controls, including STIG compliance and patch management.
Support incident response, outage coordination, and maintenance activities.
Document configurations, procedures, and changes in accordance with operational standards.
May include shift work, on-call support, and off-hours maintenance.