Hardware Engineer - TS/SCI clearance

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Hardware Engineering
Location
Arlington, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

DoD 8570 compliant

Networks

System Infrastructure

Technical Controls

REQ#: RQ189492
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Hardware Engineer to help the Network Support on our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. NOTE: This position has a 12-hour shift work schedule (Wednesday-Saturday 6pm - 6am). Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW OUR HARDWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Detect, report, troubleshoot and repair to Pentagon Transport layer circuits in a 24/7 facility.

  • Perform Operations & Maintenance responsibilities for complex Command and Control Networks.

  • Work independently to troubleshoot and isolate complex network outages to minimize customer downtime.

  • Develop and present modified engineering schematics to reflect current and proposed Network & Circuit design changes.

  • Provision and re-route Command and Control Traffic to meet the needs of VIP & Flag Officer customer base.

  • Perform Tier III level repair of communications equipment down to the card and port level.

  • Perform administrative duties for Type-1 Encryption management network. To include Device firmware & software upgrades.

  • Utilization of monitoring tools to provide both reactive and proactive support for the clients’ network and systems infrastructure.

  • Provide hardware, computer systems, and electrical components support and operations in classified networks.

  • Application of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management Operations and with ITSM best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – REQUIRED:

  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance

  • Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent work experience

  • Year's Experience: 5 years of related hardware engineering experience. 1-3 years’ experience working within Technical Control and/or SCIF environment

  • Technical Skills: Experience designing and developing information processing hardware, computer systems, and electrical components

  • Location: Full-time onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – DESIRED:

  • Military Technical Control Experience

  • Experience operating and maintain fill devices including DTDs, SKLs, KYK-13s, KYK-15s, KOI-18s.

  • Experience operate and maintain encryption devices such as KIV-7/7Ms, Fastlanes, Taclanes, Key Generators, and STE equipment.

  • Demonstrated experience in a DOD Information Technology environment.

  • Knowledge and experience in digital and analogue circuit design and implementation.

  • Experience in the analysis testing and troubleshooting TDM & TDMoIP circuits.

  • Knowledge of IP and optical network operation.

  • Must be knowledgeable of equipment to include transport systems (DWDM, SONET, TDMoIP and TDM), timing and sync, circuit test and analysis, electrical/physical interfaces, crypto, and circuit signaling.

  • Must be knowledgeable of Promina/NX-1000 operation, provisioning, and installation.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $88,275 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.