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Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.\nOverview of Opportunity \nAs a Senior Systems Engineer focused on Datacenter Infrastructure, you will design, implement, and maintain server-room and datacenter environments supporting unclassified and classified operations. You will work with servers, networking equipment, rack power, and cooling infrastructure across unclassified server rooms, SCIFs, and/or SAPFs. In addition to deployment and troubleshooting, you will own long-term infrastructure upkeep, including license management, hardware and software upgrades, system updates, configuration documentation, equipment labeling, and cable management. \nThis is a hands-on role requiring coordination with facilities, security, engineering, and operations stakeholders. This is a fully onsite role based in our Two Six Technologies office in Herndon, Virginia.\nResponsibilities: \nDesign, plan, implement, and maintain datacenter and server-room infrastructure, including server, network, rack power, and cooling systems\nPlan infrastructure capacity and equipment layouts, including rack space, power, cooling, and network connectivity, in coordination with the facilities team\nInstall, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain servers, network equipment, and associated rack infrastructure\nCoordinate infrastructure changes and maintenance activities with facilities, security, engineering, and operations stakeholders\nManage infrastructure licenses, hardware and software upgrades, system updates, and lifecycle replacements\nMaintain accurate infrastructure documentation, including configurations, layouts, changes, and maintenance records\nMaintain equipment labeling and cable management standards, and update records when equipment or connectivity changes\nFollow applicable change-control, safety, physical-security, and facility-access procedures\nIdentify infrastructure risks, capacity constraints, and reliability issues; recommend and implement improvements\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of overall technical experience OR comparable education and experience will be considered\n2+ years of experience in a data center, server room, or comparable critical infrastructure environment\nExperience planning datacenter or server-room infrastructure, including power, cooling, and equipment layout requirements\nPrior experience supporting infrastructure in a SCIF and/or SAPF\nHands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting servers and networking equipment\nExperience maintaining infrastructure documentation, equipment inventories, and configuration records\nActive Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance\nPreferred Skills:\nCCNA certification\nAdvanced networking knowledge, including routing, switching, network design, and troubleshooting\nExperience with server, network, rack power, or cooling technologies from relevant vendors\nFamiliarity with infrastructure monitoring, asset and license management, and change-control processes\nSecurity Clearance Requirements:\nActive Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance\nTwo Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.\nThe projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.\nSalary Range\n$117,100—$175,700 USD\nLooking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings! \nReady to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.\nTwo Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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