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This position will focus on legacy and non-legacy systems and will provide support to both the data center and antenna systems. In this role, your duties will include data center monitoring, corrective and preventive maintenance, data center walkthroughs, emergency maintenance response, and status reporting. You will provide back up support for our satellite antenna technician. You will also be required to support equipment and supply shipping/receiving, inventory support, and other administrative management activities of the data center and satellite systems. You should have experience in taking proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of system outages, spot potential problems before they occur, and work on a team of professionals providing multiple site data monitoring, maintenance, and logistical support. Responsibilities include:\nProvide primary support to legacy system operations at NOAA's CBU Facility, primarily Linux systems with some Windows servers\nSupport actual contingency or COOP exercises, in addition to routine and ad hoc actions onsite at CBU\nPerform systems administration on all Redhat Enterprise Linux 8 Virtual Machines servers, hypervisors, workstations, and peripherals located at CBU \nPerform workstation BIOS updates\nPerform maintenance, recovery, and rebuild of IBM and HPE Storage Arrays\nPerform network management of all Government operational networks and components\nPerform on-site network administration support, upgrades, and installations\nTroubleshoot or verify information for documentation, planning and configuration management\nTrack and report metrics for availability, data usage, error rates, packet types, packet types per time, and queue lengths\nProvide backup support to the antenna engineer and network engineer\nThis position is located on-site at the NOAA facility in Fairmont, WV.\nThe salary range for this positon is $115,000 - $130,000/year.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree or equivalent.\n8+ years of experience as a data center technician, system administrator, or similar position.\nKnowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment\nExperience in supporting data center monitoring and ensuring the efficiency of data center systems\nExperience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment\nExceptional ability to work as part of a team, provide IT support, and resolve errors\nAbility to keep up with advancements in data center infrastructure and technologies\nWillingness to respond to periodic network and server errors after hours as needed\nProficiency in documenting network processes\nOral and written communication skills\nWillingness to learn new skills to serve as back-up for antenna lead, which may require working outside and climbing meteorological towers to service equipment. Training for climbing towers will be provided.\nAbility to carry a minimum of 20 lbs of equipment\nMust be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.\nDesired Qualifications\nCompTIA ServerPlus, CompTIA Network, or CCNA certification desired\nAbout Us\nCompensation Entarian considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nBenefits All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:\nMedical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company-matching\n11 Paid Federal Government Holidays\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\nHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\nSkills Development & Certifications\nProfessional Membership Reimbursement\nEmployee Referral Program\nCompetitive compensation plan\nDiscretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance\nFormed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.\nJoin the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: \nEntarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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