Data Center Engineer
About The Position
LaunchTech is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports mission-critical data center infrastructure and requires an active DoW Secret Security Clearance. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The engineer will operate, maintain, and monitor the data center and its supporting infrastructure; oversee operations in accordance with TIA-942 specifications, IT Mission Support Facilities design guidelines, established standards, and SOPs; respond to abnormal facility conditions; and prepare documentation for data center expansions and equipment additions. The position also includes capacity planning, project coordination, customer support, access-list administration, and emergency organization support.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of directly related experience.
- Must have or obtain an active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
- Able to work with little supervision.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Strong commitment to working in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new situations.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Remedy software.
- Experience supporting a DoD customer.
- Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II or higher certification.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and monitor the data center and supporting infrastructure, including maintaining drawings and schematics that document installed equipment.
- Oversee data center management and ensure compliance with TIA-942 specifications, IT Mission Support Facilities design guidelines, established standards, and SOPs, including backup schedules, authorized maintenance activities, configuration freeze control, and Mission Assurance.
- Monitor facility systems and respond to abnormal or out-of-threshold conditions in electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
- Prepare plans and documentation for data center expansions and additions, including rack layouts and elevations.
- Plan capacity changes and ensure compliance with government regulations and operational requirements.
- Serve as the point of contact for projects that affect data centers.
- Apply general knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, chillers, air handling units, and CRAC units.
- Provide customer support, including escorting personnel on data center tours and coordinating with other organizations.
- Mitigate downtime risks and coordinate with MDA customers to provide support services for data and systems.
- Research data center trends and stay current with future innovations.
- Maintain data center access control lists by coordinating with management and tenant points of contact to vet users and add or remove access.
- Support the Occupant Emergency Organization (OEO) for the data center and attached work areas through the Block Captain Program, including attending meetings with Emergency Management, maintaining personnel rosters, and disseminating safety information.
- Adhere to and assist in enforcing Information Technology Services change management and asset management best practices.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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