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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, Data Centers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Requirements Analysis, Virtualization Technology, Workflow Management Systems, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Test Scripts, Reliability of Systems, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/80F5BD1C62D34B2A9A3B90794D0CFA20/job/ ## About the Role * Essential skills include experience in configuring, deploying, and managing hardware infrastructure, along with expert knowledge of hardware itself. * Experience with workflow orchestration/automation tools, virtualizing platforms, and configuration/infrastructure management tools are also necessary. * Experience in data center environments, engineering hardware and network designs for large-scale applications, automating issue detection, and operating cloud-based platforms are key requirements. * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, and collaboration skills are also important. * Understanding hardware, lifecycle management and optimization is also required. Desired Skills: * Experience with specific hardware and cloud vendors (e.g., HP/Dell, AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with server visualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, Oracle VM), performance analysis tools, managing budgets, and collaborating with hardware manufacturers are also beneficial. Desired Certs: * CompTIA Hardware Certification (e.g., A+, Network+, Server+). * Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCDP). * Microsoft Certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE). * Specialized certifications related to specific hardware technologies (e.g., embedded systems, networking). ## Description The Hardware Engineer (HWE) collaboratively works closely with the Sponsor, OM, and PO Teams to identify, understand, and anticipate Mission Partner and system requirements. The HWE analyzes network, compute, and storage processing hardware characteristics and recommends equipment procurement, removals, and modifications. The HWE reviews system inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper hardware stock and sparing levels are maintained to support build and repair activities. The HWE works with the ITAM/Lab Manager to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. The HWE performs daily system data center rounds to monitor the data center infrastructure, coordinate response to operational incidents, and partner with other providers to rapidly resolve issues that impact service availability. The HWE supports system infrastructure build-outs (cage builds, overhead installations, rack and stack), cable termination and testing, maintenance work, monitoring and responding to mechanical, electrical, fire protection, telecom, and security systems. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: * Conduct sites surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements. * Analyze existing requirements and prepare specifications for hardware acquisitions. * Review system compute, storage, and networking systems in terms mission capability, end of life, and redundancy * Prepares reports and studies concerning hardware that provide to cost savings, technical efficiencies, and system reliability recommendations. * Prepares functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions. * Produces Test Plans by preparing engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages. * Manage or assist in Infrastructure projects (Internal/Sponsor) to include Cage and Cabinet Build-Outs, Overhead Installations, Rack and Stack * Develops and prepares site and hardware installation schedules, supplying subsequent test reports. * Prepares drawings documenting configuration changes. * Assist in asset and consumable inventory management ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)