Site Operations Engineer - Data Center
About The Position
Peraton is looking for a Sen ior Operations Site Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK supporting our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented , highly motivated and high-performing team. As part of the team, you will support an exciting program and contribute to mission success for a variety of national security stakeholders . This position will report to the Operations Program Manager and be responsible for sustainment and maintenance activities to ensure system reliability . You will also be responsible for helping manage and/or execute Communications Security (COMSEC) activities as needed to support program requirements. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession. Responsibilities: This is a full-time, hands-on, on-site support position in a government facility requiring the ability to provide first-level system and network support and problem resolution identification in support of a private cloud-based infrastructure You will work with Site Team Lead to execute tasks in support of the daily management of a cloud infrastructure hardware ensuring smooth operations, maintenance and support . This may include workin g with local govt site processes for scheduling maintenance, ingress / egress of hardware to the site, supporting COMSEC, and disposition of equipment, as . You will support the Site Lead with any facilities requirements and other needs that may impact the cloud infrastructure or network You will assist in the collection of metrics for analysis, briefings, or other needs as directed by the Program Director or government customer You will serve as alternate liaison with the program manager and factory support personnel You will be required to be on call, with shared responsibility, for any contingent maintenance support to the datacenter infrastructure You may assist in the interview, training and onboarding of all new site team members, if applicable Power Data Center peripherals on/off (as instructed by Tier 2 or Tier 3) Responsible for development and maintenance of operational procedures, tasks and processes related to level 1 operations and maintenance of the system
Requirements
- Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; or a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field. Additional Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
- This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
- You have at least 2-3 years in an engineering role, especially supporting or managing data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space.
- You have a strong ability to communicate with business/technical staff and comprehend complex technical concepts
- This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Administrator or Technical Support Specialist with a basic or intermediate proficiency .
Nice To Haves
- You h ave prior experience with Intelligence or DoD programs, either within the military or as a civilian contractor
- Experience handling communication security devices, keys, etc., in support of cloud infrastructure services
Responsibilities
- provide first-level system and network support and problem resolution identification in support of a private cloud-based infrastructure
- execute tasks in support of the daily management of a cloud infrastructure hardware ensuring smooth operations, maintenance and support
- support the Site Lead with any facilities requirements and other needs that may impact the cloud infrastructure or network
- assist in the collection of metrics for analysis, briefings, or other needs as directed by the Program Director or government customer
- serve as alternate liaison with the program manager and factory support personnel
- be on call, with shared responsibility, for any contingent maintenance support to the datacenter infrastructure
- assist in the interview, training and onboarding of all new site team members, if applicable
- Power Data Center peripherals on/off (as instructed by Tier 2 or Tier 3)
- Responsible for development and maintenance of operational procedures, tasks and processes related to level 1 operations and maintenance of the system
Benefits
- Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
