Computer Scientist Jobs in Virginia

What success looks like in this role:

• Provide operational and technical support for assigned data center computer systems and associated peripheral equipment.
• Monitor performance of online systems using software support tools to complete all scheduled jobs in a timely manner.
• Perform standard maintenance and repair.
• Interface with clients and appropriate support groups to escalate issues for resolution.
• Reassign job priorities according to precedent, policy, and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation; respond to alerts and systems issues.
• Update systems and applications.
• Partner with vendors and component suppliers to replace or repair failed equipment.
• Support system installation and decommission processes, following standard approved ITIL Change Management procedures.
• Track assets, manage configuration, and maintain physical equipment locations and connections using DCIM tools.
• Install equipment on the data center floor; request and oversee power, network, SAN, and KVM connections.
• Manage change and request processes for data center facility changes and maintenance.
• Support data cabling including network, SAN, KVM, or remote out-of-band management systems, and manage cabling contractors.
• Provide backup support for break-fix issues and configuration for servers and other devices.
• Provide technical support and hardware maintenance.
• Receive shipments for all inbound equipment for one or more data centers.
• Complete tickets to meet or exceed SLA requirements, and process service and change requests.
• Prepare documentation for installations, floor plans, rack or cabinet diagrams, and manage existing documentation for new installations.
• Prepare for asset disposal by performing manual labor to move equipment.
• Provides a high level of operational and technical support for one or more computer systems and peripheral equipment.
• Monitors performance of systems utilizing software support tools.
• Ensures emergency operating procedures are maintained.
• Interfaces with clients and appropriate support groups to resolve complex issues.
• Depending on assignment, may handle hardware or software support for associated data center equipment.
• Leverages maintenance agreements and warranties to keep systems in optimal state.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Participation in an on-call roster.
• Availability to travel between locations within a 250-mile radius (when required).
• Experience with an enterprise IT service management tool.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in IT, technical support, and data center operations, including rack, stack, and server provisioning.
• Experience with network cable management (copper cable, fiber optic cabling).
• Facilities planning experience (space, power, and cooling).
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals are considered a plus.

Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.

At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!

This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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