Hardware Technician 1.5 at Orion Consortium Columbia, MD

Orion Consortium; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Consortium in Columbia, MD seeks a Hardware Technician 1.5 to perform site surveys, document configurations, and prepare design packages for hardware acquisitions.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), and at least five years of hands-on hardware experience. You will install and configure workstations, servers, and peripherals, and train site personnel.

Must be able to work 8-hour shifts between 6am and 6pm and drive a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on hardware installation and repair experience.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts site surveys.
• Assesses and documents current site configuration and user requirements.
• Analyzes existing requirements and prepares specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Prepares engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
• Develops hardware installation schedules.
• Prepares drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports.
• Configures computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment.
• Trains site personnel in proper use of hardware.
• Builds specialized interconnecting cables.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and test computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment.
• Install and configure computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and cabling.
• Maintain government and/or vendor-manufactured fiber optic modems, multiplexer, fiber optic/Ethernet cables & telephone systems.
• Updates technical drawings using AutoCAD software as needed.

Skills

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

Windows 7/10 proficiency

Remote user support

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hardware Technician 1.5 job at Orion Consortium. Columbia, MD.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts site surveys
• Assesses and documents current site configuration and user requirements
• Analyzes existing requirements and prepares specifications for hardware acquisitions
• Prepares engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
• Develops hardware installation schedules
• Prepares drawings documenting configuration changes at each site
• Prepares site installation and test reports
• Configures computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment
• Trains site personnel in proper use of hardware
• Builds specialized interconnecting cables
• Troubleshoot, repair, and test computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment
• Install and configure computer workstations, servers, printers, peripherals, and teleconferencing equipment and associated cabling
• Maintain government and/or vendor-manufactured fiber optic modems, multiplexer, fiber optic/Ethernet cables & telephone systems
• Updates technical drawings using AutoCAD software as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education and experience level: High school/GED and a minimum of five (5) years of experience. Equivalent education and experience: Associate’s degree and two (5) years of experience. Highly skilled in installing, repairing and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals. Well-versed in installing windows, software, applications, antivirus and patches. Demonstrated ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics. Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Able to manage time and priorities effectively. Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Proficient in working with end-users remotely. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Windows 7 and 10. Familiar with Active Directory security and policies. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Outstanding communication skills to relate with team members and support workers. Must be able to drive a company vehicle. Must be available to work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 6am-and 6pm, as determined by management.

Position requires a TS/SCI.