Data Center Manager and Engineer

The Opportunity:  

Implement and maintain configuration control, change management, asset tracking, and logistics coordination for a busy IT data center supporting multiple teams. Oversee data center services, coordinate network and hardware setups, and provide technical support. Assist with equipment delivery, hardware racking, and cabling. Support cyber operations and development efforts by providing secure, scalable, and mission-aligned operations and development or testing environments. Interface with program managers, engineers, and operations staff to define data center requirements and priorities, coordinate installations and changes, and minimize downtime. Assist with planning, and troubleshoot and solve complex infrastructure issues, including hardware, software, and networking. Create, maintain, improve, and document processes on the technologies you support. Understand all aspects of the data center and equipment or systems you support. 

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience as a network engineer, infrastructure engineer, or system administrator using a variety of IT devices, including power or cooling systems, PDUs, firewalls, switches, storage appliances, compute infrastructure, network and power cabling standards, fiber or copper distribution panels, or remote access or management technologies
• Experience dealing with equipment acquisition, racking, cabling standards for copper and fiber, power, space, or cooling planning and monitoring, and physical security
• Knowledge of networking, including DNS, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and cable termination
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 60 lbs
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or IT field and 5+ years of experience with systems or network administration, or 10+ years of experience with systems or network administration in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience in IT project management
• Experience managing systems using Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Salt, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell, Chef, or Terraform
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Rocky
• Possession of excellent troubleshooting skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.