IT Hardware Engineer (NIST)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Hardware Engineer (NIST)

• Location: Washington, DC metro area with travel to program locations

• Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI eligibility and SAP eligibility required

• Travel: 25–50%

• Salary range: $125,000–$155,000

Description

Support the procurement, configuration, imaging, deployment, and lifecycle management of hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, and peripherals) across networked technical communications facilities. Partner with Systems Engineering/Endpoint leadership and site teams to ensure hardware readiness, compliance, and reliability in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, image, and deploy desktops, laptops, servers, and peripherals according to established standards

• Perform hardware installation, upgrades, break/fix repair, and preventive maintenance across sites

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

• Support rack-and-stack, cabling, and physical installation in data centers, SCIF, and SAP facilities

• Diagnose and resolve hardware incidents; escalate complex issues as needed

• Coordinate with facility security officers (FSOs) for classified/SAP-compliant handling, transport, and disposal

• Support hardware configuration and integration for cross-domain solutions (CDS) to meet physical/logical security requirements

• Set up VTC endpoint hardware and integrate peripherals for classified and unclassified conference rooms, including multi-tier AV configurations

• Support hardware compliance documentation for RMF/NIST SP 800-37/800-53 authorization activities

• Assist with deployment/integration of IT service management (ITSM) toolsets (ticketing and asset management) for NOC/SOC operations

Requirements

• 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

• Familiarity with RMF and NIST SP 800-37/800-53 security authorization processes for classified hardware

• Familiarity with ICD 705 physical security standards for SCIF and SAP facility hardware requirements, including greenfield buildouts

• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI-eligibility and SAP-eligibility; SAP screening related to foreign contacts/interests/travel, personal conduct, and financial responsibility is required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and 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