Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in the United States is seeking a Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician to support our customer. You will monitor, operate and maintain computing platforms, lead on-site hardware installations, and document network configurations.

The role requires a BA/BS in a technical discipline, a Secret clearance (Top Secret eligible), and travel of 75% or more. VTG offers a starting pay range of $51,383 to $85,763 annually, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline and 5+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret eligibility.
• Willing to travel 75% or more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware and software for computing platform.
• Lead on-site hardware installations and surveys.
• Develop site installation plans and drawings.
• Test, calibrate, and repair equipment per specifications.
• Maintain documentation and licensing compliance.

Skills

Hardware installation

Software installation

Site surveys

Network design

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Documentation

Licensing compliance

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal generator

Soldering iron

Calibrating instruments

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician to support our customer.

What will you do?

• Monitors, operates and maintains hardware, and software, for a computing platform.
• Organizes and directs hardware installations on site surveys. Assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Maintains disaster recovery procedures for hardware and resident software, and related network communications equipment.
• Designs and optimizes network topologies. Analyzes and develops new hardware requirements and prepares specifications for hardware acquisitions.
• Directs and leads preparation of engineering plans and site installation technical design packages.
• Develops hardware installation schedules. Mobilizes installation team.
• Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports. Coordinates post installation operations and maintenance support.
• Performs system backup and recovery activities.
• Audits the hardware/software inventory to ensure integrity as well as licensing compliance.
• Updates and maintains site administration manual documentation.
• May provide user orientation on hardware and software operations.
• Repairs electronic equipment, such as computers, industrial controls, audio and video systems, radar systems, telemetering and missile control systems, transmitters, antennas, and servomechanisms, following blueprints and manufacturers' specifications, and using hand tools and test instruments. Converses with equipment operators to ascertain problems with equipment before breakdown, and to determine if breakdown is due to human error or mechanical problems.
• Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts, using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications. Calibrates testing instruments.
• Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• May enter information into computer to copy program from one electronic component to another, or to draw, modify or to store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• May install equipment in industrial or military establishments and in aircraft and missiles.
• May operate equipment, such as communication equipment or missile control systems in ground and flight test, and be required to hold license from governmental agency.

Do you have what it takes?

• Must have a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.
• Must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Eligible for a Top Secret.
• Willing to travel 75% or more

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $51,383-$85,763annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.