Hardware Engineer

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Description SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hardware Engineer to join our team in maintaining and enhancing our enterprise on-premises environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting a robust network infrastructure, focusing on both the physical hardware components and the virtualization aspects of our servers. This position will either be in Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA. Job Responsibilities: Provide support for all hardware components within the enterprise on-prem enclave including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and other infrastructure-related hardware.
Maintain and manage the virtualization infrastructure, predominantly working with virtual servers.
Collaborate closely with network engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware within the network enclave.
Ensure all hardware operates at optimal performance levels and execute routine maintenance and upgrades.
Respond to and resolve hardware-related incidents and issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of operations.
Implement and maintain strict security measures to safeguard the hardware against unauthorized access or breaches.
Conduct regular hardware evaluations to determine the necessity for upgrades or replacements and manage the deployment of new hardware when required.
Design and maintain documentation for system hardware architectures, configurations, and maintenance procedures.
Work with vendors and external support teams to resolve hardware issues and coordinate maintenance.
Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures for hardware failures.
Assist in the development of enterprise-wide hardware procurement strategies, ensuring the cost-effective acquisition of hardware resources.
Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and recommend adaptations that can enhance system performance and reliability.
Qualifications Required Education: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is preferred. Required Experience: Minimum of 5 + of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on enterprise-level on-prem environments.
Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies and platforms, such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar.
Experience with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, SAN/NAS storage, and network components.
Familiarity with network security practices and secure enclave configurations.
Proficiency in using hardware diagnostic tools and software.
Experience with scripting or programming languages is advantageous for automation purposes.
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and departments.
Current certifications from entities such as CompTIA (Server+), Cisco (CCNA), or similar are highly regarded.
Desired Experience: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
CompTIA Server+.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with the required poly. REQNUMBER: 2508482 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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Location:
Mc Lean, VA, United States
Category:
Engineering

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