Data Center Configuration Management Analyst - TS/SCI w/CI Poly

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.

The purpose of this project is to support the Data Center Managers with data center planning, management and quality control at specified government sites/centers.  Additionally, they will support and maintain the workflow processes for: Data Center Management, Configuration Management, and Access Control Management per the data centers.

GDIT is seeking a candidate for the position of Configuration Management Analyst, on a government contract which requires the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Manage all power, space, and cooling configuration management activities for site data centers on behalf of the site DCM.
• Manage the implementation of the Government’s DCIM tool at the site level.
• Develop and maintain the site DCIM change/configuration management processes with site stakeholders to ensure all data center elements are being captured.
• Implement and manage a site data center audit program to maintain the accuracy of the site DCIM and AutoCAD data elements and floor drawings and ensure system integration compliance with the System Integration Specification.
• Perform Quality Assurance inspections for equipment rack integration activities and assignment of system level liens. Develop and distribute data center metrics to stakeholders as required.
• Provides advice and guidance on methods, procedures and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation.
• Drives technology release strategy, execution, and improvements across development life cycle.
• Designs a pipeline that minimizes manual involvement and leads to continuous improvements.
• Collaborates with other departments to implement best practices for release tools and process and improve productivity.
• Coordinate support with the DC management team to minimize overlap in PSC requirements gathering and ensure all data is shared with all stakeholders
• Assist with Site Surveys to collect / manage PSC data requirements for utilization within the data center configuration management tools
• Review / comment on Change Requests (currently RFCs or NSSRs) that impact site PSC resources; coordinate DC configuration management related impacts with stakeholders 
• Utilize site and enterprise configuration management tools (e.g., NLyte, Archibus, floor drawings, other DCIM products, etc.) to analyze PSC requirements and provide/enter data updates to maintain an accurate site baseline
• Manage and coordinate requirements of site unique PSC configuration management tools 
• Coordinate local site DCIM implementation and management activities with DMD in support of the government or host agency DCIM implementation strategy
• Input and maintain the site DC hierarchy, floor plans, and equipment (racks, power, and cooling units, etc.) within the enterprise provided DCIM web portal per the required DCIM data schema 
• Coordinate site change/configuration management process development with site System Engineering and Integration team to manage data collection and data input within the DCIM portal
• Develop, maintain, and distribute required PSC and equipment metrics from DCIM and other site data center configuration management data sources in support of site planning and integration activities
• Develop and implement quality assurance activities to audit and maintain accuracy of data within DCIM and other site data center configuration management data sources

• Coordinate with AOs / system owners to enable integration of their rack content data into DCIM
• Coordinate with DMD and network teams to develop and implement DCIM monitoring network for power and environmental Simple Network Management Protocol agents
• Collect and manage “rack level” power and environmental data, and distribute to site and enterprise stakeholders when required
• Collect and maintain the Original Equipment Manufacturer unique equipment specification sheets and distribute to DMD to support development of enterprise DCIM templates
• Develop custom DCIM templates / models for site unique equipment
• Perform Quality Assurance inspections for equipment rack integration activities (site integration standard compliance, installation and removal, etc.) and assignment of system level liens with site DC impacts
• Audit site data center floor plans, provide updates, and coordinate “as-built” changes with local facility teams
• Coordinate data center baseline changes and applicable configuration management tools

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must have an active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree

6+ years of experience