Data Center Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Data Center Systems Engineer at Leidos Australia (Alice Springs) in a dual-hatted Configuration Manager and Access Control Manager role, supporting secure government data center operations: CM documentation, DCIM metrics, rack-level power/environmental data, QA of rack integration, and site access-control programs. Requires a U.S. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and enterprise data center experien
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Alice Springs, Australia
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
6+ years
Category
Software engineering
Posted
Skills
cloud
itil
process-improvement
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Must have
U.S. citizen with current TS/SCI access and Polygraph
Experience with enterprise data center management and operations
Knowledge of data center standards and best practices
BS degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or Masters with 6-10 years
Mission-specific technical knowledge and operations experience
3+ years of data center experience managing large and complex projects in the customer environment
Ability to communicate with executive leadership on matters of significant importance
Nice to have
Expert knowledge of ITIL Framework Service Transition process and ability to apply advanced technical principles
Ability to work independently or under generalized supervision with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations
Solid understanding of systems engineering and development
Ability to plan and prioritize tasking and communicate technical options and trade-offs clearly
Full description
Description
The National Solutions Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced, focused professional to serve in a dual-hatted role as a Configuration Manager and an Access Control Manager in Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your experience to support our customer’s mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting best-in-class Data Center Systems Engineering operations in a dynamic enterprise environment for a variety of customer driven emphasis items. Qualified applicants must be self-motivated and able to perform expertly given consistently evolving priorities. The candidate will be required to work independently to collaboratively and constructively influence both internal and external organizations for strategic and operational decisions for program entities, Directorate Customers, and Industry Partners to achieve positive results.
Configuration Management
Lead and facilitate Data Center Systems Engineering support
Develop, maintain, and distribute required configuration management documentation and tools
Develop, maintain, and distribute required equipment metrics from Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and other site data center configuration management data sources in support of site planning and integration activities
Collect and manage "rack level" power and environmental data, and distribute to site and enterprise stakeholders when required
Advise and support System Engineering transition requirements of large-scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems that are part of complex network environments with geographically distributed components
Implement community policies and guidance consistent with information system requirement analysis, transition planning, and research and assistance
Maintain data storage requirements within the data center and cloud to meet or exceed customer requirements
Coordinate, facilitate, and verify Data Center Management and Control/Facility Management/Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Collect and maintain the Original Equipment Manufacturer unique equipment specification sheets and distribute to DMD to support development of enterprise DCIM templates
Support business process improvement and proposal development activities
Perform Quality Assurance inspections for equipment rack integration activities (site integration standard compliance, installation, and removal, etc.) and assignment of system level liens with site DC impacts
Other related supporting duties as required
Access Control Management
Manage the sites' Data Center Access Control program on behalf of the site DCM
Develop and implement workflow processes to manage all access requests in compliance with NRO or host agency policies and procedures
Develop and maintain access control processes and procedures in coordination with stakeholders
Develop and maintain the sites' data center training programs
Implement security badge updates
Coordinate and resolve access request issues
Develop and manage site rack access control program as necessary
Develop and distribute data center access metrics as required
Basic Qualifications
U.S. citizen with Current TS/SCI access and Polygraph
Experience with Enterprise Data Center Management and Operations
Knowledge of data center standards and best practices.
Requires BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
Mission-specific technical knowledge and operations experience
Three or more years of Data Center experience managing large and complex projects in the customer environment
Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
Preferred Qualifications
Expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in support of the ITIL Framework Service Transition process
Ability to work independently or under generalized supervision with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Must be comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations.
Possess a solid understanding of systems engineering and development.
Be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking and communicate clearly regarding technical options and trade-offs.
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Original Posting
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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