AT&T

Data Center Specialist Mid (Government)

AT&T$79K — $122K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in a related field.
  • Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles and theories.
  • Ability to provide solutions to a wide range of technical problems under general direction.
  • Experience in independent problem-solving and determining approaches to solutions.
  • 8570 compliance (IAT Level 2 preferred) required or to be obtained by security indoctrination.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the data center and monitor system performance.
  • Perform routine maintenance on servers, storage, and networking equipment.
  • Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and address issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with teams to solve complex problems and enhance system performance.
  • Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and incidents in the data center.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to track performance and generate performance reports.
  • Participate in data center projects, providing technical support throughout implementation.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days vacation annually plus 9 holidays)
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Potential additional sick leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Short and Long-term Disability Benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness programs
  • Discounts on AT&T mobility plans and services.
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence.

Shift schedule: 5x8 Day shift; Mon-Fri; 06:00-14:30 local time.

Shift assignments are part of the 24/7/365 coverage requirements.

 

AT&T is seeking a mid-level Data Center Specialist to support mission‑critical IT services for Intelligence Sector customers. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of the data center, including monitoring system performance, capacity management, and ensuring uptime of critical infrastructure.
  • Perform routine maintenance on servers, storage, and networking equipment.
  • Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Identify and resolve hardware and software issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other teams to address complex problems and implement effective solutions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of data center configurations, procedures, and incidents.
  • Update knowledge base articles and operational manuals as needed.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to track system performance and generate reports on key metrics.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
  • Assist in implementing security measures to protect data center assets.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and IT support staff, to ensure seamless operations and project execution.
  • Participate in data center projects, including hardware upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
  • Provide technical expertise and support during project implementation.

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI with Poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)


Required Qualifications:

  • Career level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts.
  • Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  • Bachelor's (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
  • Additional years of experience or higher education may be substituted for degree or experience requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certifications (Preferred): Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred); or must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary computing environment (CE) certification

Our Data Center Specialist Mid's earn between $79,300 -$122,637. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. 

 

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

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