Systems and Data Center Administrator in Rensselaer, New York

Req ID: RQ195451

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Administration

Skills:

Computer Systems,Data Center,System Administration

Certifications:

Security+ – CompTIA, Nutanix Certified Associate – Nutanix

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems and Data Center Administrator supporting various health programs , you will be trusted to work on critical infrastructure including structured cabling, assisting in racking and stacking of devices, and decommissioning. You will also be trained on maintaining a DCIM toolset working with NLYTE. This role is an essential position and will be onsite in Rensselaer, NY.

This position will work the 1p-9pm shift, but there may be a need to work during the day at times which will be preplanned well in advance. Candidate may also be tasked with traveling for DR exercises which are planned well in advance. Training will happen during the day for the first 1-2 months.

In this role, a typical day will include the responsibilities below:

• Candidate will assist with System OS updates and Patching for Windows and or Unix systems

• Providing monitoring, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support of information systems and their associated telecommunication methods.IE Fiber and copper cabling

• Performing all required elements related to accurately tracking cables within the Data Center

• Assisting the various Lines of Service with racking and stacking of devices if needed

• Documenting cabling concerns within the environment and putting together plans with other Lines of Service and customers to remediate

• Keeping the Data Center Manager informed of any unusual conditions or problems encountered in the performance of daily duties

• Interacting with all levels of management when working through and planning remediation efforts for cabling within the Data Center

• Using a variety of interactive tools and processes to determine the health of physical cabling within the Data Center

• Performing various tasks related to equipment installs and decommissions including working with Corporate asset Management on the removal of said equipment

• Generating trouble tickets for tier 2 and 3 support to other Lines of Service as the work at hand sometimes crosses the responsibilities of multiple lines of service

• Maintaining and updating record and tracking databases

• During implementations where work is required at night in a maintenance window, some planned night work may be required.

Required qualifications:

• BA/BS and 2+ years of experience or equivalent years of experience

• System administration tasks including racking, stacking and setting up server equipment

• Administrator experience working with patching software and remediating security vulnerabilities.

• Experience and/or familiarity with running, decommissioning and documenting network Ethernet and fiber cabling.

• Experience working in a corporate environment

• Strong organizational and multitasking skill

• Highly efficient in Visio, MS Excel and other MS products

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of related Large Scale Data Center experience

• Certification for network cabling

• Network / Communications degree

• Certification such as Sec+, Nutanix, or VMWare

• Related Enterprise IT experience administering a DCIM software suite

• Experience installing network cabling within a large-scale data center

• Familiarity with mainframe systems and their hardware elements.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $62,962 – $72,450. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans