Senior Hardware Technician — TS/SCI with Poly | Data Center

Navstar Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care premiums (employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO and Federal Holidays

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401K plan and employer match

Referral and opportunity referral

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is seeking a highly experienced engineer with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph to support mission-focused IT programs. The role requires hands-on data center design, security accreditation work, and strong documentation skills for networks and servers.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Expert) in relevant programs, plus an engineering degree. The position offers a base salary between $150,000 and $240,000 annually, with a $10,000 hiring bonus and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 3+ years interpreting technical drawings/blueprints.
• 2+ years documenting networks/servers.
• Experience establishing test cases for component troubleshooting (drives, memory, cables, etc.).
• Experience with electronics test equipment (fiber/copper test sets, OTDRs, multimeters).
• Direct/ hands-on data center design experience (rack and stack, power, placement).
• Experience with security accreditation/certification for network/server components.
• Proficient with Excel and/or Visio.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly and travel for deployments.
• After-hours surge support when required.
• Senior: 10+ years in programs/contracts of similar scope; engineering degree; potential DoD substitutions; IAT II.
• Expert: 12+ years; engineering degree; IAT III.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Excel

Visio

Technical drawings / blueprints

Data center design

Network & server documentation

Test case development

Security accreditation knowledge

Availability for travel

After-hours surge support

Lifting 35 lbs

Senior-level DoD experience (IAT II)

Expert-level DoD experience (IAT III)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Navstar Inc. is seeking a highly experienced engineer with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph to support mission-focused IT programs. The role requires hands-on data center design, security accreditation work, and strong documentation skills for networks and servers.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Expert) in relevant programs, plus an engineering degree. The position offers a base salary between $150,000 and $240,000 annually, with a $10,000 hiring bonus and