Data Center Facility Operator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Data Center Facility Operator to support the NASA NCCIPS program at Stennis in Mississippi. 

Job Description:

• Monitor and control Data Center equipment and systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, access control and life-safety systems, Building Automation System (BAS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), etc.) per Data Center and OEM standard operating procedures, processes and related documentation, quality assurance and safety standards. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Monitor Endura system cameras, make and assign NCCIPS badges to NCCIPS personnel, fill in at the front desk when needed, monitor CCURE badging system, monitor and respond to Siemens fire system.
• Operators will be proficient in all aspects of BAS and Access Control and rotate through each position regularly.
• Maintain and distribute the daily log of events. Document information and assist in producing Incident Reports for any unusual occurrences.
• Requires ability to work rotating day & night shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Staff will be required to cover vacant shifts and work overtime during infrastructure emergencies or natural disasters such as hurricanes.
• Be able to perform first aid and CPR with AED after training. Be comfortable with the use of hand fire extinguishers after training.
• Ensure that employees and visitors follow all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Perform periodic walk-through of Data Center spaces to document and ensure proper operation of facility systems.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule that consists of both day/night shifts. 

Qualifications

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision, make critical decisions, maintain thorough records of shift activities and keep supervision fully briefed on current issues.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, possess good writing skills, able to produce reports, be an effective communicator, and have good reading skills to interpret policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be fully ambulatory to accomplish Data Center rounds.
• Candidates must be able to distinguish colors in order to observe alarm indicator lights.

Minimum Required Skills and Education:   

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision, make critical decisions, maintain thorough records of shift activities and keep supervision fully briefed on current issues.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, possess good writing skills, able to produce reports, be an effective communicator, and have good reading skills to interpret policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be fully ambulatory to accomplish Data Center rounds.
• Candidates must be able to distinguish colors in order to observe alarm indicator lights. 

Required Education:

High school education or GED. 

Required Experience:

2+ years of experience working as a facilities operator in a similar environment or facility.  Prior experience should include similar duties and responsibilities that are specified in the job description. 

US Citizenship is required:

• Must be able to obtain a DOD Interim Secret clearance prior to employment.  Continued employment is contingent that the employee obtains and maintains a full Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
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