Hardware Technician

Navstar Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave

Employer Paid STD/LTD

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) plan and Employer Match

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a role requiring an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and 3 years of experience with technical drawings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $240,000 and includes a potential hiring bonus of $10,000. Candidates will have opportunities for professional development and benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans. Navstar focuses on delivering high-quality IT services within the Intelligence Community.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with technical drawings.
• Minimum 2 years maintaining network/server documentation.
• Experience with data center design is essential.
• High proficiency in Excel/Visio is required.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Experience with technical drawings and blueprints

Maintaining network and server documentation

Conducting test cases for troubleshooting

Experience with electronics test equipment

Data center design and configuration

Network, server, and data center security accreditation

High proficiency with Excel and/or Visio

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Availability for short-duration travel

Availability for after-hours support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Additional network engineering experience

Job description

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• At least 3 years of work experience interpreting and working with technical drawings and blueprints.
• At least 2 years of experience maintaining network and server documentation and diagrams.
• Experience establishing and conducting test cases for troubleshooting components, including hard drives, memory, batteries, cables, motherboards, processors, etc.
• Experience with electronics test equipment (fiber and copper test sets, OTDRs, multi-meters, etc.)
• Direct, hands‑on experience with data center design and configuration (rack and stack, power, placement, etc.).
• Direct work experience and/or in-depth related experience or training with network, server, and Data Center security accreditation and certification.
• Must have a high level of proficiency with Excel and/or Visio.
• Must be able to routinely lift 35 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be available to perform short‑duration travel to support deployments.
• Must be available to provide after‑hours surge support when needed to meet customer requirements.
• Requirements for one of the following skill levels:
• Senior: Ten (10) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required of which five (5) years shall be within the Federal Government. Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications: An IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M is required.
• Expert: Twelve (12) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications: An IAT level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M is required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with server/router/firewall configuration and application performance optimization functions.
• Experience with network and server component moves.
• Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.

Pay Rate

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $240,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland's requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high‑quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. Navstar is an award‑winning organization with a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub‑contractor on mission‑focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission‑critical programs focused on our National Security.

Navstar is a community. Everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. Security is our priority; together we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.