IT Hardware Engineer, NIST (BG26101017PL)

This individual will work closely with the Systems Engineer/Endpoint Lead and site teams to ensure hardware readiness, compliance, and reliability across program locations, including classified and SAP environments., Primary duties include:

• Procure, configure, image, and deploy desktops, laptops, servers, and peripheral hardware in accordance with established standards.

• Perform hardware installation, upgrades, break/fix repair, and preventive maintenance across facility locations.

• Maintain accurate hardware inventory, asset tags, and lifecycle/refresh documentation.

• Support rack and stack, cabling, and physical installation of hardware in data center, SCIF, and SAP facility environments.

• Diagnose and resolve hardware-related incidents, escalating complex systems issues to the Systems Engineer/Endpoint Lead as needed.

• Coordinate with facility security officers (FSOs) to ensure hardware handling, transport, and disposal comply with classified and SAP environment requirements.

• Support hardware configuration and integration for cross-domain solutions (CDS), ensuring equipment meets physical and logical security requirements for approved cross-domain transfer capability

• Support VTC endpoint hardware setup and peripheral integration for classified and unclassified conference rooms across all sites, including multi-tier AV configurations.

• Assist with hardware compliance documentation to support RMF/NIST SP 800-37/800-53 authorization activities.

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Security Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI-eligibility and Special Access Programs (SAP) eligibility. Travel: 25-50% travel to support activities across multiple program locations. Certifications: ITIL Foundation certification, OR demonstrated familiarity with ITSM frameworks., * 3+ years of IT hardware engineering, deployment, or field support experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience supporting classified or federal systems environments.

• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.

• Hands-on experience with desktop/laptop imaging, hardware break/fix, and asset lifecycle management.

• Ability to lift/move IT equipment and perform physical installation tasks as needed.

• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-37/800-53 security authorization processes as they apply to classified hardware environments.

• Familiarity with ICD 705 physical security standards as they apply to SCIF and SAP facility hardware requirements, including greenfield buildout environments.

Nice to Have:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Dell/HP hardware certifications).

• Experience with endpoint management and imaging platforms (e.g., SCCM, MECM).

• ITIL Foundation certification, OR demonstrated familiarity with ITSM frameworks, including experience with enterprise ticketing and asset management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-time Employees to include the following:

• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.