Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI)

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to support an IC customer on a recently awarded 10 year contract at Wright-Patterson AFB. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops computer systems specifications that fit with the government's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. 
• Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of storage, networking, and server hardware. 
• Ensures availability of development systems to end users through continuous system monitoring and issue remediation. 
• Applies required security updates and implementations mandated by DoD cyber security regulations. 
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

• Linux administration experience – 3 year or more experience 
• Experience in Netapp storage management
• Experience with Cisco switch and networking management
• Experience with ESXI VM management 
• Preference to administrators experienced with Windows server management
• Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.

EDUCTION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience. 
• Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly

Benefits and Perks

Compensation

• Industry competitive salary well above market average
• 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
• Referral bonuses up to $5,000

100% company-paid benefits

• Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + family
• Vision and Dental plan for employee + family
• Short Term Disability for employee
• Long Term Disability for employee
• Life Insurance for employee

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
• 10+ Company Holidays per year
• 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules

Career Growth

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
• Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses

Company Overview
Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.

Established in 2008, IDS has 15+ years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market.  We’re a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations.  We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.  Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.

IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.