Hardware Technician TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with a 6% company match

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Hardware Technician in Maryland. The candidate will handle the deployment and integration of multi-rack systems, manage technical documentation, and conduct testing. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 4 years of experience. Must possess TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The position offers a salary range from $87,100.00 to $157,450.00 and a variety of benefits including flexible schedules and technical upskilling.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of related experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience with technical drawings and blueprints.
• Expertise in electronics test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical integrations and deployments of multi-rack systems.
• Coordinate with teams for installation plans.
• Conduct test cases for troubleshooting hardware.

Skills

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Network Documentation Maintenance

Test Equipment Operation

Analytic Abilities

Independent and Team Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Data Center Equipment

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Junior/Mid-Level Hardware Technician in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the physical integrations (rack, stack, cabling), deployment and sustainment of development and operational systems. She/he will research and evaluate processes and utilize best practices to create and modify Deployment Packages (Microsoft Excel), Rack Elevations (Microsoft Excel), Master Cable Lists (Microsoft Excel), and Wiring Diagrams (Visio). She/he will perform short duration travel to support deployments and must be available to provide after-hours surge support when needed to meet customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble devices and equipment and perform initial physical integrations of multi-rack systems.
• Support deployments of multi-rack systems both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Provide support for a lab consisting of ~100 racks to include physical integrations, power, space, and cooling estimates, power testing, and monitoring and troubleshooting of hardware.
• Develop installation plans and coordinate redesign efforts with system administration and system engineering teams.
• Establish and conduct test cases and coordinate with System and Network Engineers in troubleshooting suspected failed components, including hard drives, memory, batteries, cables, motherboards, and processors.
• Operate electronics test equipment to include fiber and copper test sets, OTDRs, multi-meters, etc.
• Plan and implement data center enhancements and undertake lab and deployment-related special project work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and at least 4 years of related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a Degree.
• 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.
• Must be an independent thinker capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team.
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.
• Must possess strong analytic abilities, and must be meticulous and careful in their work.
• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Range

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.