Secure Ground Systems Facilities & Hardware Specialist

SAIC; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a facilities and hardware specialist to work on our program supporting satellite ground systems for the Space Systems Command at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining IT and telecom equipment in a secure operations environment.

The position requires frequent physical activity and a TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility. You will perform on-site maintenance, assist in design reviews, manage spares, and occasionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 5 years of hardware/facilities experience preferred
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility required within first 3 months
• Experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches

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)

Skills

Hardware

Facilities

IT equipment

Cabling

Racks

Servers

Switches

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

SAIC is seeking a facilities and hardware specialist to work on our program supporting satellite ground systems for the Space Systems Command at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining IT and telecom equipment in a secure operations environment.

The position requires frequent physical activity and a TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility. You will perform on-site maintenance, assist in design reviews, manage spares, and occasionally