Data Center Technicians Salaries in Maryland

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More About the Role:<\/b>Leidos program is seeking a System Administrator to support efforts Naval Enterprise Network (NEN), virtualized data centers. NEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under NEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.<\/p>

The Data Center Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the physical and virtual data center infrastructure and operating systems. This includes responding appropriately to alerts and events and responding to incidents from triage through resolution, including escalations, where appropriate. Conduct server patching, including upgrade activities to maintain operational effectiveness for services. Provide root cause analysis documentation in accordance with Government procedures. Provide physical and virtual data center support where appropriate. Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues. Provide incident notification to Government representatives.<\/p>

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The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to<\/u><\/i>:Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders.Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20\/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer).Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required.<\/p>

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What You'll Get to Do:<\/b>Responsible for managing and resolving issues associated with day-to-day system operation activities of IT hardware and operating systems.Ensure effective and efficient operation of data center systems, architecture, and application availability.Take escalations from the monitoring team and ensure systems are functioning properly and conform to operational security policies and procedures.Analyze system alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts. Track and document incidents from initial detection through final resolution.Follow standards, procedures, and processes for Enterprise Operations.Work with Data Center Design to plan and support the implementation of new technologies.<\/p>

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You'll Bring These Qualifications:<\/b>AS degree in Information Systems, Information Security, IT, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 24 years of experience.Must be a US Citizen and possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.DoD 8570.01-M: Information Assurance Manager (IAT) II, (CompTIA) Security +CEHands-on experience working with DoD networks, including NIPR, SIPR.Ability to assist with planning and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the data centers \/ network.Maintain technical expertise in all areas of virtualization, operating systems, and computer hardware \/ software, etc.Evaluates and reports on new IT technologies to enhance capabilities of the operating environment.Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support.<\/p>

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These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:<\/b>Computing Technology Industry Association A+ CE Service Technician.Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including long-form business writing on complex topics and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation independently; have a passion to improve at every opportunity.Ability to define and understand program goals and roadmaps based on customer needs and strategic direction, and ensure that committed projects are delivered on schedule by the relevant team members.Ability to work in a matrix organization with other teams to resolve issues and communicate status effectively to peers, subordinates, and program leadership.<\/p>

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Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.00\/hourly rate.<\/p>

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.<\/p>

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Original Posting:<\/b><\/u><\/h2>July 10, 2026

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.<\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Job Description<\/strong><\/p>

Identifies opportunities for others to replace or upgrade server components. Validates cabling, checking network environment build and connectivity is established. Monitors and assigns work in ticketing environment, mentoring less experienced technicians or implementing technical solutions. Trains advance fix and repair techniques that align with corporate objectives and adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and method of procedures (MOPs) for operational Data Center Change Control processes. Acts as a technical liaison for technical and non-technical teams, providing subject matter expertise to identify and resolve resiliency, reliability, and availability risks.<\/p>

Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Knowledge of server\/storage\/network hardware systems and components.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Excellent time management skills.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Be a good team player.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Strong interest in learning new DC concepts and technology.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Dependable and trustworthy.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Able to work alone and as part of a team<\/p> <\/li>

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Able to climb a 9 ft ladder.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.<\/p> <\/li>

  • Shift schedule that rotates. Includes nights, weekends and holidays.<\/p> <\/li>

  • IT Hardware Concepts knowledge (RAID, Linux\/Unix, CLI, etc.)<\/p> <\/li>

  • Good computer skills<\/p> <\/li>

  • Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time<\/p> <\/li>

  • Able to work 10-12 hour shifts<\/p> <\/li>

  • Any experience with mainstream ticketing systems is a plus<\/p> <\/li>

  • Willing to travel as required<\/p> <\/li>

  • Client experience is preferred<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>

    Note:<\/strong> This is a 24\/7\/365 position on-site and includes day\/night shift, weekend and holiday work with occasional travel based on business requirements. This position will also require consent to the processing of biometric data for identity verification and access control.<\/p>

    Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>

    • 2-year or 4-year degree or relevant work experience<\/p> <\/li>

    • 2 Years of Data Center Experience; 1 year of development<\/p> <\/li>

    • Linux administration knowledge\/Ability to run Linux commands<\/p> <\/li>

    • Data center networking knowledge.<\/p> <\/li>

    • Experience in Data Center Infrastructure projects.<\/p> <\/li>

    • 1 year+ experience in Structured Cabling Copper\/Fiber and testing of cables.<\/p> <\/li>

    • 1 year+ experience in Cooling and Electrical systems concepts inside the data center.<\/p> <\/li>

    • Experience in repairing and working on Oracle servers is nice to have but not required.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>

      #LI-DC-Hiring<\/strong><\/p>

      Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc.<\/strong><\/p>

      Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>

      Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>

      Datacenter Services Operations-Break\/Fix and Hardware Maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Identifies opportunities for other team members to work with of servers and server components and main hardware to ensure efficient performance for its entire lifecycle.<\/p>

      -Guides and coaches less experienced technicians on best practices for the power distribution units and\/or replacement hardware, removing and troubleshooting hardware without disturbing critical infrastructure, as needed.<\/p>

      Datacenter Services Operations-Network Configuration, Installation, and Augmentation:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Guides and instructs less experienced technicians on best practices for implementing -designed and defined network communications and solutions, signing off on client configurations within environments.<\/p>

      -Validates cabling, checking network environment build and connectivity is established, verifying that devices are connected and error free.<\/p>

      Technical Support and Trouble Shooting-Technical Support and Trouble Shooting:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Monitors and assigns work in ticketing environment, mentoring less experienced technicians or implementing technical solutions to enhance and\/or troubleshoot the system within Service Level Agreements (SLAs) against assigned ticket, potentially identifying and escalating trends, and documenting steps or resolutions involved in maintaining the environments.<\/p>

      Safety and Compliance-Safety, Security, Compliance, and Documentation:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Oversees adherence to all established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\/Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) when performing tasks, ensuring all work stays in sync with site rules, colocation vendor rules, and signs-off within a data center and\/or customer site environments.<\/p>

      -Upholds and ensures established security procedures, considering applicable local regulations, conducting functional testing of security.<\/p>

      -Ensures compliance with health and safety guidelines (including personal protection equipment, site access, or specific data site compliance) during on-site work at customer locations and at office, with limited supervision.<\/p>

      Continuous Improvement:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Trains advance fix and repair techniques that align with corporate objectives and adheres to SOPs and MOPs for operational Data Center Change Control processes.<\/p>

      -Identifies repeating problems or trends, escalating issues to senior peers and\/or external experts, operations team, and engaging global team about local issues.<\/p>

      -Analyzes issues for repeating problems or trends, escalating identified issues to external experts and operations team, and engaging global team about local issues.<\/p>

      Collaboration, Vendor Relations, and Leadership-Collaboration, Vendor Relations, and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>

      -Leads collaboration efforts with project teams\/colocation partners to properly test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical\/mechanical systems and coordinate site utility requirements.<\/p>

      -Acts as a technical liaison for technical and non-technical teams, providing subject matter expertise to identify and resolve resiliency, reliability, and availability risks.<\/p>

      -Ensures contractors and vendors deliver quality services and that all SLAs are being met.<\/p>

      -Contributes to quality assurance through process creation and training of less experienced peers.<\/p>

      Core Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>

      Planning & Execution:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Completes complex and\/or ambiguous tasks in accordance with project requirements, with limited instructions. Provides guidance to team members on shifting priorities and resources according to team needs.<\/p>

      Collaboration & Partnership:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Collaborates across teams to lead the delivery of impactful work and provide support for critical team objectives. Leverages advanced understanding of business, stakeholder, and\/or customer needs to build partnerships within and outside of team.<\/p>

      Problem Solving:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Develops and shares procedures to identify and resolve routine or non-routine issues, serving as an escalation point for the team. Collects and reviews data and\/or information to troubleshoot complex errors.<\/p>

      Continuous Learning:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Embraces continuous learning by actively seeking to build knowledge and learning new skills and\/or tools and staying current with trends and best practices in one's field. Seeks out and leverages feedback and advanced training to improve skills.<\/p>

      Continuous Improvement:<\/strong><\/p>

      -Recommends, implements, and shares improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of complex processes, protocols, and workflows.<\/p>

      Disclaimer:<\/p>

      Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization\/occupational health mandates, and\/or drug testing requirements.<\/strong><\/p>

      Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only<\/strong><\/p>

      US: Hiring Range in USD from $27.64 to $56.83 per hour; from: $57,500 to $118,200 per annum.<\/p>

      Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.<\/p>

      Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.<\/p>

      Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:<\/p>

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion<\/p> <\/li>

    • Short term disability and long term disability<\/p> <\/li>

    • Life insurance and AD&D<\/p> <\/li>

    • Supplemental life insurance (Employee\/Spouse\/Child)<\/p> <\/li>

    • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts<\/p> <\/li>

    • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits<\/p> <\/li>

    • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match<\/p> <\/li>

    • Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.<\/p> <\/li>

    • 11 paid holidays<\/p> <\/li>

    • Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.<\/p> <\/li>

    • Paid parental leave<\/p> <\/li>

    • Adoption assistance<\/p> <\/li>

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan<\/p> <\/li>

    • Financial planning and group legal<\/p> <\/li>

    • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance<\/p>

      The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.<\/p>

      Career Level - OP4<\/p>

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      FAQs

      Here are some frequently asked questions related to Data Center Technicians job postings and salaries in Maryland:

      Q What qualifications do I need to become a Data Center Technician in Maryland?
      A To become a Data Center Technician in Maryland, you typically need a combination of education and experience. Employers often require a high school diploma or equivalent, and many prefer candidates with an associate's or bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Certifications in IT and knowledge of networking, hardware, and operating systems are also valuable. Hands-on experience with data center equipment and infrastructure is highly regarded.
      Q What are the main responsibilities of a Data Center Technician in Maryland?
      A A Data Center Technician in Maryland is responsible for the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of data center equipment and infrastructure. This includes managing servers, networks, and telecommunications equipment. They ensure the operational integrity of critical systems, perform regular inspections, and handle any hardware upgrades or repairs. Keeping accurate records and adhering to strict security protocols are also key duties.
      Q What is the job outlook for Data Center Technicians in Maryland?
      A The job outlook for Data Center Technicians in Maryland is generally positive, due to the increasing reliance on digital infrastructures and cloud services. The state's proximity to Washington D.C. and a strong presence of government agencies and contractors may contribute to consistent demand in this field. However, the exact job outlook can vary based on economic conditions and technological advancements.
      Q How can I find job openings for Data Center Technician roles in Maryland?
      A Job openings for Data Center Technician roles in Maryland can be found using a variety of resources. Exploring online job boards, such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn, is a common approach. Additionally, networking within the industry and attending career fairs can uncover opportunities. Professional associations and staffing agencies specializing in IT may also have leads on available positions.

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