Data Center Specialist

Responsibilities

*This position is for potential upcoming work.

Noblis is seeking experienced professionals to support the navy’s large enterprise networks. These roles will support critical engineering, technical, and programmatic efforts in alignment with PEO Digital, PMW 205, and NIWC Pacific requirements. Team members will work on the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of Navy IT systems, including modernization efforts such as cloud infrastructure and network convergence. Positions require collaboration with government and contractor personnel in a dynamic environment with both CONUS and OCONUS responsibilities.

The Data Center Specialist (Levels III and IV) is responsible for maintaining the operational health, efficiency, and security of The Navy’s Large Enterprise Networks data centers. This role involves managing physical and virtual infrastructure, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards for mission-critical IT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee data center operations, ensuring system availability, performance, and security compliance.

- Support physical installations, including racking, cabling, and power configurations.

- Maintain and manage enterprise storage, backup, and virtualization platforms within the data center.

- Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive optimization strategies.

- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including STIGs, RMF, and Zero Trust principles.

- Support cloud and hybrid data center integration efforts in alignment with Navy IT modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Level III

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

- 7+ years of IT professional experience.

- Compensation: $84,700 - $132,325

Level IV

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

- 14+ years (Bachelor’s) of relevant professional experience.

(OR Master's Degree and 10+ years)

- Compensation: $102,500 - $160,100

• Experience managing large-scale data centers, including physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and compliance standards.
• Must have a Secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., Dell EMC, NetApp, Pure Storage).
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, or Hyper-V.
• Hands-on experience with data center automation tools.
• Knowledge of power, cooling, and rack management best practices.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

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