Data Center Engineer

Overview

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. 

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business?  Do you have a desire to change how people work?  Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a  Data Center Engineer in McLean, Virginia.

Responsibilities

IT Systems Hosting and M&E Management

• Optimize IT system hosting while effectively monitoring M&E systems, such as power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and colling systems (CRAC/CRAH) to ensure operational integrity and performance.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of both IT systems and M&E infrastructure, focusing on key indictors like Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) and system uptime. Analyze data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements.

Data Center Assessments:

• Conduct regular evaluations across all data center sites to identify deficiencies in power, space and cooling. Provide actionable recommendations and strategies to address these deficiencies and enhance overall resiliency.
• Collaborate with the Facility manager and Data Center Manager to implement identified improvements, ensuring they align with industry best practices and operational standards

Consultation and Compliance:

• Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Facility Manager and Data Center Manager, sharing insights on M&E and hosting-related matters, including maintenance strategies, system upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide expert consultation to special project teams, assisting in the evaluation of innovative colocation solutions or services that may transform the existing hosting paradigm.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, Uptime Institute) and internal policies by maintaining comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Data Center management, sharing valuable insights with the Data Center Management team to drive operational efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols to enforce compliance and security measures across all Data Centers. This includes conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities and collaborating with Security teams to develop policies that align with ICD-705 guidelines.
• Engage with industry vendors to gain insights on Data Center technologies and procurement opportunities.

Incident Response and Project Engagement:

• Provide expert troubleshooting support during operational incidents, leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex issues in collaboration with IT Operations teams to maintain system resiliency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree and 11 years of relevant experience
• Experience monitoring M&E systems across Data Centers
• Experience performing Enterprise Datt Center assessments to identify opportunities for improving power, space and cooling efficiencies
• Experience identifying and addressing IT system hosting issues
• Knowledge of ICD-705 Security Protocols
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, power and cooling systems
• Advanced understanding of capacity planning and forecasting data center resource utilization
• Knowledgeable in designing and developing data center infrastructure layout enhancements
• Ability to communicate and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including facilities management, IT departments and service providers to support business objectives
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues that could affect data center operations
• Advanced knowledge in Industry data center standards
• Ability to ensure data center operations are compliant with relevant security and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently

Desired Qualifications

• Data Center Engineering Specialist (DCES)
• Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)
• Ability to provide data center consultation services to Data Center Management and Site team
• Ability to implement strategies, solutions and enhancements related to Data Center capacity, environmental monitoring, power capacity and cooling

What you can expect from us

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.