{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2832923d0a3e089bf0b9fad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2832923d0a3e089bf0b9fad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2832923d0a3e089bf0b9fad","title":"Computer Server Builder","description":"Job Description:\n\nThe Computer Server Builder will serve as the primary point of contact for server builds and laboratory operations supporting a government customer. This on-site position is responsible for assembling, configuring, maintaining, patching, testing, and validating server and workstation systems within the C4 Engineering Lab (MCEL) in Chesapeake, VA. The successful candidate will ensure systems meet approved engineering standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria before deployment to shipboard environments.\n\nThe ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IT hardware, server and workstation configurations, system imaging, patch management, and equipment sustainment. Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills are essential to maintaining accurate asset inventories and meeting government and contract requirements.\n\nLocation: Chesapeake, VA\nWork Environment: On-site\nEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent\nCertification: CompTIA Security+ CE or Equivalent\nSecurity Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssemble, configure, and maintain server and workstation hardware in accordance with approved build guides, technical instructions, and engineering baselines.\nPerform system imaging, burn-in testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.\nApply operating system updates, security patches, and approved software configurations to laboratory systems.\nTest hardware components, add-ons, updates, and patches to verify compatibility, stability, and compliance with established standards.\nConduct routine maintenance and sustainment activities to maintain the readiness and reliability of laboratory computer systems.\nMaintain accurate inventories of laboratory equipment and ensure positive control and accountability of all assigned assets.\nDocument system configurations, build procedures, configuration changes, test results, maintenance activities, and equipment status.\nGenerate reports, technical data, and supporting documentation required to meet government and contract deliverables.\nCoordinate with engineering teams, technicians, project personnel, and government representatives to support build schedules, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.\nEnsure server and workstation builds are properly configured, tested, and ready for deployment to shipboard environments.\nFollow established laboratory procedures, security requirements, and applicable government and contract standards.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\n2–4 years of hands-on experience in IT hardware support, server or workstation builds, system configuration, or laboratory operations.\nActive DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start of employment.\nCompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent certification meeting applicable DoD 8570/8140 requirements.\nPractical experience with server and workstation hardware components, system imaging, patching, and configuration processes.\nAbility to follow technical documentation, standardized build procedures, and approved engineering baselines.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and asset management skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills when working with contractor teams, engineers, and government personnel.\nAbility to work on-site in a controlled laboratory environment and safely lift or move hardware components weighing approximately 30–50 pounds.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Navy, or other government IT programs.\nFamiliarity with server platforms and hardware from manufacturers such as Dell, HPE, or Supermicro.\nWorking knowledge of fiber and copper network interface cards (NICs), RAID controllers, storage components, and hardware diagnostic procedures.\nExperience preparing and validating systems for deployment in operational or shipboard environments.\nAdditional relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent technical credentials.\n\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements\n\nThis position is performed entirely on-site in a controlled laboratory environment in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires hands-on interaction with server and workstation hardware, including equipment assembly, configuration, testing, inventory management, and maintenance. The employee must be able to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 pounds, as required, and comply with applicable laboratory safety and security procedures.\n\nThe anticipated salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $85,000. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.\n\nWe use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.","company":"Stratascorp","rawCompany":"stratascorp","city":"Chesapeake","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-30T10:03:16.302Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Computer Server Builder","description":"Job Description:\n\nThe Computer Server Builder will serve as the primary point of contact for server builds and laboratory operations supporting a government customer. This on-site position is responsible for assembling, configuring, maintaining, patching, testing, and validating server and workstation systems within the C4 Engineering Lab (MCEL) in Chesapeake, VA. The successful candidate will ensure systems meet approved engineering standards, security requirements, and operational readiness criteria before deployment to shipboard environments.\n\nThe ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IT hardware, server and workstation configurations, system imaging, patch management, and equipment sustainment. Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills are essential to maintaining accurate asset inventories and meeting government and contract requirements.\n\nLocation: Chesapeake, VA\nWork Environment: On-site\nEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent\nCertification: CompTIA Security+ CE or Equivalent\nSecurity Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssemble, configure, and maintain server and workstation hardware in accordance with approved build guides, technical instructions, and engineering baselines.\nPerform system imaging, burn-in testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.\nApply operating system updates, security patches, and approved software configurations to laboratory systems.\nTest hardware components, add-ons, updates, and patches to verify compatibility, stability, and compliance with established standards.\nConduct routine maintenance and sustainment activities to maintain the readiness and reliability of laboratory computer systems.\nMaintain accurate inventories of laboratory equipment and ensure positive control and accountability of all assigned assets.\nDocument system configurations, build procedures, configuration changes, test results, maintenance activities, and equipment status.\nGenerate reports, technical data, and supporting documentation required to meet government and contract deliverables.\nCoordinate with engineering teams, technicians, project personnel, and government representatives to support build schedules, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.\nEnsure server and workstation builds are properly configured, tested, and ready for deployment to shipboard environments.\nFollow established laboratory procedures, security requirements, and applicable government and contract standards.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\n2–4 years of hands-on experience in IT hardware support, server or workstation builds, system configuration, or laboratory operations.\nActive DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start of employment.\nCompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent certification meeting applicable DoD 8570/8140 requirements.\nPractical experience with server and workstation hardware components, system imaging, patching, and configuration processes.\nAbility to follow technical documentation, standardized build procedures, and approved engineering baselines.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and asset management skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills when working with contractor teams, engineers, and government personnel.\nAbility to work on-site in a controlled laboratory environment and safely lift or move hardware components weighing approximately 30–50 pounds.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Navy, or other government IT programs.\nFamiliarity with server platforms and hardware from manufacturers such as Dell, HPE, or Supermicro.\nWorking knowledge of fiber and copper network interface cards (NICs), RAID controllers, storage components, and hardware diagnostic procedures.\nExperience preparing and validating systems for deployment in operational or shipboard environments.\nAdditional relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent technical credentials.\n\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements\n\nThis position is performed entirely on-site in a controlled laboratory environment in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires hands-on interaction with server and workstation hardware, including equipment assembly, configuration, testing, inventory management, and maintenance. The employee must be able to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 pounds, as required, and comply with applicable laboratory safety and security procedures.\n\nThe anticipated salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $85,000. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. 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