Data Center Operations Technician - - 176518

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical enterprise IT infrastructure solutions within the defense sector. This position is on-site in Newington , VA . The Data Center Operations Technician will support and maintain data center hardware and infrastructure to ensure high availability and operational readiness.

Responsibilities for the Data Center Operations Technician include:

• Install, configure, maintain, and decommission servers, storage systems, and network devices in a data center environment
• Perform rack and stack, cabling, and hardware deployments following established standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues, performing root cause analysis and resolving incidents
• Execute hardware lifecycle activities including upgrades, migrations, testing, and decommissioning
• Collaborate with engineering, networking, and facilities teams while maintaining accurate documentation and SOP adherence

Required Qualifications for the Data Center Operations Technician include:

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations or infrastructure support
• Strong technical experience with bare-metal servers, storage systems, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, cable management, rack layouts, and hardware diagnostics
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Security+ certification required

Compensation for the Data Center Operations Technician include:

• Salary Range: Up to $180,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

**This position opened on 10/8 and will accept applicants for 30 days**

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