Data Center Operations Technician (Mid-Career/Experienced) - Onsite

About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you passionate about your work and relish the opportunity to apply your broad experience across numerous technology domains? Do you want to join a dynamic team that solves critical issues for our nation's security?
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Center Operations Technician with experience working in a Data Center. The Data Center Operations Technician (Job title: Information Enterprise System Technologist) will contribute on high visibility projects such as the rollout of Data Center infrastructure management and the migration and transition to a newly constructed Data Center.
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Build, manage and support Data Center infrastructure that is highly available, secure and scalable
• Monitor production environments, troubleshoot alerts and incidents, detect and fix infrastructure problems
• Apply expert level infrastructure knowledge across Windows, Linux, VMWare, Azure Stack, Pure Storage, HP 3Par, or EMC Isilon
• Integrate and deploy compute, storage and network infrastructure within an on-premise Data Center and the cloud
• Add or move Data Center assets and maintain accurate inventory
• Monitor power capacity and generate reports from power metering
• Maintain and manage environmental sensors
• Interpret notifications and alerts related to mechanical and electrical plant alarms
• Respond to Data Center service requests and address customer needs

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Qualifications We Require

• High school diploma plus five or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working inside a Data Center including knowledge of Data Center Operations and infrastructure
• Experience installing, managing, and troubleshooting Data Center IT hardware including servers, storage arrays, routers, switches, appliances, etc.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience leading and directing team members through day to day activities within a Data Center
• Experience facilitating Data Center tours for varying levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant certifications including: A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, Linux+, BICSI, and MCP
• Effective communicator who can coordinate with Data Center residents regarding planned maintenance activities
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Familiarity with Data Center monitoring including cooling, power and IT systems
• Good customer service skills including being able to act as the primary point of contact for service requests related to Data Center Operations
• Familiarity administering and maintaining Linux and Windows operating systems
• Network operations and network troubleshooting experience
• Able to coordinate activities associated with planned maintenance of critical mechanical and electrical plant equipment
• Knowledgeable of copper and fiber cable installations and working within a structured cabling system
• Experience operating and utilizing Nlyte Data Center infrastructure management for asset management, environmental monitoring, and reporting

About Our Team
The Computing Infrastructure Solutions department provides enterprise level computing and infrastructure for Sandia California, including platform and storage services. Our group develops and deploys virtual and cloud computing technologies to continually improve the agility, quality and very nature of services for an increasingly mobile and collaborate workforce. The group also operates the Data Center and helps enable enterprise disaster recovery for Sandia.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Essential Functions
If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Position Information
This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.