Location
Chesapeake, VA - Chesapeake, VA 23320 US (Primary)
Category
Information Technology
Job Description
The Computer Server Builder will serve as the primary point of contact for server builds and laboratory operations supporting a government customer. This on-site position is responsible for assembling, configuring, maintaining, patching, testing, and validating server and workstation systems within the C4 Engineering Lab (MCEL) in Chesapeake, VA. The successful candidate will ensure systems meet approved engineering standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria before deployment to shipboard environments.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IT hardware, server and workstation configurations, system imaging, patch management, and equipment sustainment. Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills are essential to maintaining accurate asset inventories and meeting government and contract requirements.
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Work Environment: On-site
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or Equivalent
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start
Key Responsibilities- Assemble, configure, and maintain server and workstation hardware in accordance with approved build guides, technical instructions, and engineering baselines.
- Perform system imaging, burn-in testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.
- Apply operating system updates, security patches, and approved software configurations to laboratory systems.
- Test hardware components, add-ons, updates, and patches to verify compatibility, stability, and compliance with established standards.
- Conduct routine maintenance and sustainment activities to maintain the readiness and reliability of laboratory computer systems.
- Maintain accurate inventories of laboratory equipment and ensure positive control and accountability of all assigned assets.
- Document system configurations, build procedures, configuration changes, test results, maintenance activities, and equipment status.
- Generate reports, technical data, and supporting documentation required to meet government and contract deliverables.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, technicians, project personnel, and government representatives to support build schedules, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
- Ensure server and workstation builds are properly configured, tested, and ready for deployment to shipboard environments.
- Follow established laboratory procedures, security requirements, and applicable government and contract standards.
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience in IT hardware support, server or workstation builds, system configuration, or laboratory operations.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start of employment.
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent certification meeting applicable DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
- Practical experience with server and workstation hardware components, system imaging, patching, and configuration processes.
- Ability to follow technical documentation, standardized build procedures, and approved engineering baselines.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and asset management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with contractor teams, engineers, and government personnel.
- Ability to work on-site in a controlled laboratory environment and safely lift or move hardware components weighing approximately 30-50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Navy, or other government IT programs.
- Familiarity with server platforms and hardware from manufacturers such as Dell, HPE, or Supermicro.
- Working knowledge of fiber and copper network interface cards (NICs), RAID controllers, storage components, and hardware diagnostic procedures.
- Experience preparing and validating systems for deployment in operational or shipboard environments.
- Additional relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent technical credentials.
Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThis position is performed entirely on-site in a controlled laboratory environment in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires hands-on interaction with server and workstation hardware, including equipment assembly, configuration, testing, inventory management, and maintenance. The employee must be able to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30-50 pounds, as required, and comply with applicable laboratory safety and security procedures.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $85,000. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.
Security Clearance
Secret
Certification Required
Job Type
Full-time
StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.
