Facilities Hardware Specialist

SAIC; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a facilities and hardware specialist to work on satellite ground systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role involves maintaining IT and telecom gear, enforcing safety rules, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment across secure sites.

Strong physical requirements include lifting, climbing, and working in varied conditions; occasional travel to Schriever and Colorado Springs is expected. TS/SCI eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architectural field or equivalent; 5 years of hardware/facilities experience preferred.
• Experience with IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers and switches.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of mechanical engineering designs, calculations, analyses, drawings, or specifications to ensure compliance with project objectives or standards.
• Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs.
• Perform various duties to install and maintain equipment and systems.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause.
• Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates.
• Manage a storage facility with tools and supplies for supporting several ground systems within a classified area.
• Anticipate about 10% travel to Schriever SFB and the greater Colorado Springs area over the course of a year.
• Participate in on-call support, up to 25% of time a year. When on call, the individual must be sober and within the Kirtland AFB local area (response time of 60 minutes or less).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or architectural field or equivalent

Tools

Cabling

Racks

Servers

Switches

Job description

Job ID 2616358

Location Kirtland AFB, NM, US
Date Posted 2026-09-01
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Technical Svcs
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a facilities and hardware specialist to work on our program supporting satellite ground systems for the Space Systems Command (SSC), Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. We maintain a secure operations center with multiple rooms and install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all IT and telecom equipment according to safety regulations, preventative maintenance schedules and existing equipment protocols.
The position requires frequent physical activity. Such activities include ability to reach overhead, squat, and bend at the waist; the ability to lift boxes of 50 lbs. or more; ability to climb up and down stairs throughout the day; ability to stand for 2-4 hours at a time; ability to climb ladders; ability to work under raised floors; ability to tolerate working inside and outside in all seasons.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform technical reviews of mechanical engineering designs, calculations, analyses, drawings, or specifications to ensure compliance with project objectives or standards
• Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs
• Perform various duties to install and maintain equipment and systems
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs
• Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause
• Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates
• Manage a storage facility with tools and supplies for supporting several ground systems within a classified area
• Anticipate about 10% travel to Schriever SFB and the greater Colorado Springs area over the course of a year
• Participate in on-call support, up to 25% of time a year. When on call, the individual must be sober and within the Kirtland AFB local area (response time of 60 minutes or less).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architectural field or equivalent with 5 years of experience working with hardware/facilities associated with computer racks and workstations. Professional experience of 4 years may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
• Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures
• Experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches, etc.
• Demonstrated track record of adhering to tight schedules with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment