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Description

Tyto Athene is searching for a **Data Center Engineer - Journeyman** to support U.S. Southern Command on the SCITES II Contract in Doral, Florida.

The Journey Data Center Engineer supports the operations, maintenance, and performance optimization of data center networking, NAS, SCSI, and Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) systems at USSOUTHCOM. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of computing and network environments. The candidate will provide hands-on support and coordination for hardware installations, monitoring, and troubleshooting in a secure, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual infrastructure in the data center

+ Monitor system performance and availability, using tools and dashboards to identify and remediate issues proactively

+ Assist with infrastructure patching, system backups, disaster recovery test, and hardware lifecycle management

+ Provide support for infrastructure provisioning, including rack/stack, cabling, power management, and documentation

+ Collaborate with senior engineers to support enterprise storage, backup, and compute services

+ Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

+ Maintain compliance with security guidelines with DoD standards for data center operations

+ Document operational procedures, infrastructure layouts, and maintenance logs

Qualifications

Required:

+ Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

+ 4-9 years of experience working in data center or IT infrastructure environment

+ Strong understanding of servers, virtualization technologies, and basic networking

+ Hands- on experience with Windows or Linux based systems

+ Familiarity with monitoring tools, incident management, and ITSM systems

+ Ability to work in physically demanding environments such as racking, stacking and cable management

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired:

+ Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.

+ Experience with VMware, Cisco Unified Computing Systems or Dell EMC storage solutions

+ Familiarity with scripting or automation tools

+ Understanding of data center best practices

+ Knowledge of disaster recovery procedures and business continuity

+ CompTIA Server+, Cisco Certified Network Associate or VMware VCTA/VCP

Clearance:

+ Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Certification:

+ DoD 8570 Baseline & CE certifications are required for all positions and may vary slightly depending on the skillset required to perform the role

+ CompTIA Security+ CE

+ Microsoft AZ-104

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

+ Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

+ Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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**Location** _US-FL-Doral_

**ID** _2025-1139_

**Category** _Information Technology_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_