NEN Lab Data Center Operator (STL)

World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions • Maryland Heights, MO

12d • $50,000 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Operator will rack, stack, cable, install, configure, and troubleshoot data center devices and services to ensure availability of, and access to, all services provided by the NEN Laboratory environments. You will work in a fast paced, time critical environment supporting the innovative changes and upgrades that will improve the operational capability of our nation’s Navy and Marine Corps. Your goal will be to ensure that the technology infrastructure supporting NEN Labs operates smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Secret Security Clearance or the ability to attain one is required.
• Must possess or be able to attain a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II baseline certification (Security+ or similar).
• Must possess a Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) Certification (e.g., Microsoft Technology Associate [MTA])
• Experience with data center operations.
• 2 years of experience with Windows, Linux, and Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with virtual infrastructure (VMware), including virtual machine creation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with basic router/switch, firewall, and security appliance configurations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping and receiving hardware at the data center.
• Rack/stack hardware and install/test cabling (copper and fiber) following industry best-practices.
• Install and configure operating systems and security applications on servers and end-user devices interacting with NEN Lab services (laptops, desktops, and other peripherals).
• Perform basic configuration and troubleshooting for servers (physical and virtual), network components (routers and switches), and cybersecurity devices (firewalls, IPS, VPNs).
• Provide smart hands support to engineers utilizing lab resources when requested.
• Plan, document, and track all maintenance and new installation activities in compliance with asset management and configuration management requirements.
• Create and configure user/admin accounts for access to the lab environments.
• Create, update, and resolve tickets in a Jira ticketing system.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED