Data Center Analyst

GridIron IT has a current job opportunity for a Data Center Facilities Analyst at Ft. Meade, MD.

Secret Clearance required to start!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The selected candidate will be part of a team to support data collection, design, and implementation of tasks associated with the management of: cable plant, floor space, heating and cooling, and physical data center security. We need the best talent in the industry to accommodate the size, scope, and complexity of this effort. This role will support the collection of information through documents, site surveys, and customer interviews. Using the data collected, the analyst will help develop migration plans that include technical designs and a schedule of migration tasks.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support lead engineer’s as they evaluate, design, and deploy the central components of data center facilities, including: power, cooling, physical security, floor space management, and cable management.
• Support the development of monitoring and management requirements.
• Working in close collaboration with Network Engineers, Server Engineers, Cyber Engineers, Storage Engineers, Data Experts, and other key technical resources.
• Identify procurement and tracking of maintenance materials, safety supplies, and spare components.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and standards.
• Maintaining the inventory of buildings and installed systems, and establishing maintenance and replacement cycles.
• Performing facility condition assessments.
• Support proposals to modernize facilities.
• Possess strong soft skills in the form of documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Possess professional knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering concepts and principles.
• Experience in asset reliability centered maintenance strategies that target preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with procurement and material tracking.
• Must have a current United States Passport, and valid Driver’s License issued in the United States.
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
• Complies with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with fire safety systems including fire alarm systems and suppression.
• Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in cold, dry, high elevation environments.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort George G Meade, MD 20755: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort George G Meade, MD 20755

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000