Data Center Technician Mid

The Data Center Technician-Mid supports day-to-day SEC data center operations under the SEC ISS2 contract by performing hands-on installation configuration logistics and tracking activities for infrastructure and test equipment. This role helps maintain availability and reliability across SEC data center environments through disciplined execution of moves adds changes and documentation. The technician manages physical security controls key access and organization of controlled data center spaces while maintaining accurate software and asset records in DCIM tools. The position directly supports SEC operational objectives for resilient well-documented and auditable infrastructure services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Center Operations and Equipment Deployment

- Perform daily on-site data center support activities across the Primary Data Center (PDC Manassas VA) Alternate Data Center (ADC Edison NJ) SEC HQ (Washington DC) and regional environments including hardware installations de-installations and moves/adds/changes.

- Install stage and configure infrastructure and test equipment in accordance with approved standards and procedures.

- Validate rack cabling power and connectivity requirements during implementation and turnover.

- Support scheduled maintenance windows and 24x7x365 emergency operational response activities including two-hour response when directed.

Configuration and DCIM Administration

- Install and manage configurations for all assigned test equipment used for validation and troubleshooting.

- Maintain DCIM tool data for asset placement rack layouts configuration state and lifecycle status.

- Update software configurations and records to keep infrastructure inventory and configuration baselines current.

- Assist with capacity configuration and availability tracking data used for operational reporting.

Physical Security and Access Control

- Manage physical security practices for data center spaces including key access control and accountability.

- Enforce access procedures for authorized staff contractors and escorted visitors.

- Maintain organized labeled and controlled rack cabling and equipment areas to support safe operations.

- Support physical security audits and remediation actions for compliance with contract and site standards.

Logistics Coordination and Operational Tracking

- Coordinate with engineering operations service desk and vendors to schedule and complete data center tasks.

- Track tickets work orders and change activities through completion with accurate status updates.

- Maintain required documentation including rack elevations wire maps and configuration details.

- Contribute to incident triage support follow-up actions and handoff reporting for ongoing operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Citizenship/Work Authorization: Must meet contract requirements.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust (or higher if required).

Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Information Technology Computer Science Engineering).

Experience:

- 5 years of experience in data center support including administration of equipment installations and configurations.

- Hands-on experience performing installations configurations logistics coordination and control/tracking in production data center environments.

- Must possess a BICSI Certification or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

- Data center equipment installation and configuration management.

- Test equipment installation setup and configuration control.

- DCIM tool administration and software configuration management.

- Physical security and key access control for controlled technical spaces.

- Operational documentation and tracking for assets configurations and data center activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience supporting federal IT infrastructure operations in a regulated environment.

- Familiarity with multi-site data center operations including primary/alternate site support.

- Experience using ITSM/change-management workflows (e.g. ticketing MAC tracking operational handoffs).

- Working knowledge of data center capacity metrics and rack/power/cooling utilization reporting.

- CDCDP

- ITIL 4 Foundation

- CompTIA Server

WORK ENVIRONMENT / OTHER

Operational Support: May require participation in on-call and 24x7x365 surge/emergency response activities including two-hour response requirements based on operational needs.

Location: On-site at SEC HQ Washington DC; Manassas VA; and Edison NJ.

Travel: As required per contract direction.

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