Data Center Engineer

Lentech is looking for a Data Center Engineerto support our customers at GSA Headquarters in Washington, DC. This position is on-site and will require hands-on support. The role requires problem solving skills and flexibility in a dynamic work environment. The candidate will interact closely with internal Infrastructure teams across multiple workstreams while also consulting with multiple vendors and Government stakeholders. The candidate will analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex problems with Data Center services (business applications, networking and hardware) and prioritize tasks based on service level criteria.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inventory validation of Data Center compute, storage, networking, and environmental support equipment.
• Collaborating with various IT teams to facilitate change management, logistics and coordination.
• Facilitating the packaging and shipping of equipment to alternate Data Centers.
• Coordinating with Data Center Operations on the install at destination Data Centers.
• Develop and execute Data Center technical drawings (ex. rack elevations, floor layouts).
• Capacity Expansion of servers, storage and network devices.
• Be intensely involved in design, build, migration and capacity expansion; work on the problems and contribute to the solution development.
• Will also play an integral role in the design, build, migration and capacity expansion and deployment of the overall solution to optimize, improve and future proof the customer’s strategy.
• Responsible for coordinating new hardware deployment and decommissioning of existing hardware.
• Responsible for hands-on Equipment Troubleshooting, Parts replacement and Vendor escorting.

CONTRACT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This following are REQUIRED for this position:

• Public Trust Clearance by start date.
• ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Functions as a SME Data Center Engineer with minimum of 5 years of related work.
• On-call 24x7 with onsite response time requirements
• Travel, less than 10%

CONTRACT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are DESIRED for this position:

• Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Experience supporting industry standard software products.
• Direct experience with Data Center design and operations.
• Direct experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing tools for ticket management and inventory management.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, positive in approach, professional persona.
• General knowledge of server/network equipment and software support configurations.
• Strong aptitude for an independent working environment and high productivity rate.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills. Being able to accurately communicate the issue by using the right context and industry terms.
• Server, OS, Network, BICSI or Data Center certification is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Visio.
• Direct experience with Data Center design and optimization initiatives.
• Must be a hands-on Engineer that is willing to "roll up their sleeves"..

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 2-7 years of experience and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a focus on Physical Data Center Projects.
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Personnel are expected to appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat.
• Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible.
• Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Standing for long periods.
• Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
• Travel minimally, 10% of the time.
• Ambulate throughout an office and/or between several buildings.
• Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, lift up to 50 pounds, use pallet jack and server lift.
• Place of duty is located at GSA Headquarters - 1800 F St NW, Washington, DC 2040

About Lentech, Inc.
Lentech, Inc., provides technology-enabled IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions to civil, defense and intelligence customers. Through our accumulated years of experience, industry expertise, and strategic partnerships, Lentech has built mission-critical solutions for our federal and commercial customers. Lentech’s clients achieve full life-cycle support and cost-effective managed services supporting enterprise computing and applications initiatives for Government agencies. Lentech’s Mission Technical Solutions Division is focused on providing engineering, operations, I&T and technical services to civil and defense customers primarily in the aerospace fields.
Lentech, Inc. is a performance-based company providing employees with challenging and interesting work, competitive pay and benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. We focus on providing an environment of fun, sharing, collaboration and connection. Our culture is team oriented, non-hierarchical and entrepreneurial. It gives people a chance to participate and be a factor in the company’s growth and success.
Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and seek diversity in our applicants.
Please send qualified resumes to Lentech Human Resources at recruiting@lentechinc.com or visit our website http://www.lentechinc.com/join-our-team.