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Outside Analytics + SMX · 11 hours ago

Senior Data Center Engineer (5014) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Secret)

Outside Analytics is part of the SMX Space and Intelligence Business Unit, focused on building and supporting innovative space-ground systems. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to manage and optimize data center operations, ensuring technical standards and security practices are upheld.

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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 Tired 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

CompTIA Security +VMware/vCenter/vSphereLAN/WAN principlesBachelor's degreeActive DirectoryWindows Server Failover ClusterFirewall managementPalo Alto firewallsKubernetes environmentsAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Secret clearance
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
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

Company

Outside Analytics + SMX

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Outside Analytics, acquired by SMX in late 2023, excels in imagining, developing, and deploying advanced capabilities that move our clients' missions forward.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.05M
2023-11-16Acquired
2018-01-08Seed· $1.05M
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