SciTec, Inc. ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Center Engineer
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expSciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business focused on advanced sensor data processing technologies for National Security and Defense. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to manage data center design and operations, ensuring security and efficiency while mentoring junior team members.
AerospaceConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Recommend and follow technical standards for data center configuration
Document technical configurations for both datacenters and for cloud architecture
Install and configure servers and necessary applications to support data center and Infrastructure strategy
Configure, monitor, and periodically test backup/recovery of systems
Proactively monitor data center status/health and address issues as appropriate
Perform system upgrades and patches as necessary to include firmware, operating system, and applications
Engage with vendors for license renewals, hardware/software, and support contracts
Support system administrator personnel as necessary to resolve end user and systems issues
Ensure security standards and practices are implemented and maintained within the infrastructure environment
Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks
Develops and maintains all security and network configurations
Troubleshoots all data center and network performance issues
Maintains and exercises a disaster recovery plan annually
This individual is responsible for architecting and administering the following environments:
Linux and Windows server environments
Dell SAN and Tiered NAS storage solutions
VMware / vSphere environment
Data networking (routing and switching including Cisco 9000 Series)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions
Backup and replication configuration and testing
Palo Alto SDWAN and NGFW environments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8+ years professional experience performing duties of a datacenter engineer
CompTIA Security + (Plus) Certification
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server environments including experience managing Active Directory
In-depth working knowledge and experience with VMware / vCenter / vSphere
General working knowledge and previous experience supporting Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) services
Expert understanding of LAN/WAN principles and protocols, including BGP routing
In-depth experience designing, deploying, and managing firewalls
A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Demonstrated attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Candidates with OCP Red Hat experience will be highly preferred
Experience managing Palo Alto and Panorama firewalls
Direct experience configuring and supporting Dell Powerscale, Powerstore and/or Unity
In-depth knowledge and experience with Cohesity or Veeam backup solutions
Experience with VMWare compute, storage, and network configurations
Experience with on-prem, hybrid and cloud environments supporting kubernetes environments
Benefits
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
Company
SciTec, Inc.
The world brings ever-evolving challenges; SciTec builds solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-05Acquired
Leadership Team
David Simenc
President
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