What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Engineer position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Data Center Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Data Center (51423072)
Job Specialty: System Administration
What You'll Do
Infrastructure Management & Maintenance
As a Data Center Engineer at Pantex, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our data center infrastructure, ensuring its efficiency, reliability, and security. This position combines hands-on technical execution with operational oversight and strategic planning, directly supporting missions vital to national security. You will be responsible for:
Not applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
Technical Proficiency:
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: Data Center Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Data Center (51423072)
Job Specialty: System Administration
What You'll Do
Infrastructure Management & Maintenance
As a Data Center Engineer at Pantex, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our data center infrastructure, ensuring its efficiency, reliability, and security. This position combines hands-on technical execution with operational oversight and strategic planning, directly supporting missions vital to national security. You will be responsible for:
- Performing installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of servers, networking equipment, and other hardware components, including managing rack space, cabling (copper and fiber), and performing hardware repairs.
- Proactively monitoring and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, including power (uninterruptible power supply (UPS), generators), cooling (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)), and environmental controls, to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime.
- Conducting regular audits of Information Technolgy (IT) and data center assets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Utilizing dcTrack for comprehensive data center management, including asset tracking, capacity planning, and real-time monitoring of power consumption, heat dissipation, and space utilization.
- Maintaining accurate asset, power, and rack information within dcTrack and similar DCIM tools.
- Generating reports and dashboards from dcTrack to analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and support informed decision-making regarding infrastructure and capacity.
- Leveraging dcTrack's visualization tools to trace end-to-end power and data circuits, understand connectivity, and identify potential issues.
- Assisting in managing data center relocation, consolidation, or new build projects by using dcTrack for planning and impact assessment.
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues efficiently, minimizing service disruption.
- Responding to abnormal conditions in facilities systems and escalating critical issues to appropriate teams or vendors.
- Developing, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Response Procedures (ERPs).
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security protocols.
- Supporting data center projects such as equipment upgrades, new installations, and decommissioning.
- Coordinating with vendors for equipment procurement, maintenance, and support services.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Normally requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, with typical engineering/science experience ranging from 6 to 10 years.
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Not applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, power distribution, and cooling systems.
- Proficiency with DCIM tools, specifically dcTrack, for asset management, capacity planning, and operational monitoring.
- Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking concepts.
- Experience with Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) for managing work orders and incidents.
- Problem-solving: Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to address complex technical and operational challenges quickly.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in monitoring systems, managing assets, and maintaining documentation.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, reporting, and effective inter-team collaboration.
- Project Management: Ability to coordinate and contribute to data center projects effectively.
- Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving data center best practices in a dynamic environment.
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.