> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3409190-it-hardware-engineer-nist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3409190-it-hardware-engineer-nist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Hardware Engineer, NIST - **Company:** GTSC TALENT SOLUTIONS, LLC - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Logical Security, System Center Configuration Manager, SAP (Applications), Computer Equipment, SAPBasis, Servicenow - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9203333/it-hardware-engineer-nist ## About the Role 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. Salary Range : $125,000-155,000 Mission 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. Qualifications * 3+ years of IT hardware engineering, deployment, or field support experience. * Bachelorx27s 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). ## Description 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. * Support deployment and integration of IT service management (ITSM) toolsets, including ticketing and asset management platforms, as part of the enterprise NOC/SOC operations model. Current Top Secret clearance with SCI-eligibility and SAP-eligibility are required for this position . Only applicants with a current security clearance will be considered. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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