IT Hardware Engineer, NIST (BGPL)
Core
Procure, configure, image, deploy, repair, and maintain desktops, laptops, servers, and peripherals in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
Role type
Senior IT Hardware Engineer (Classified/SAP)
Builds
Hardware infrastructure for technical communications facilities, SCIFs, and SAP environments
Domain
Federal IT / Classified Systems / Physical Security
Required skills
Hardware break/fix, Asset lifecycle management, RMF/NIST SP 800-37/800-53, ICD 705 physical security, Rack-and-stack, Classified system support, SAP eligibility screening
Preferred skills
CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, SCCM/MECM, ServiceNow/Remedy
Technologies
SCCM, MECM, ServiceNow, Remedy, Dell, HP
Responsibilities
Procure, configure, image, and deploy desktops, laptops, servers, and peripheral hardware according to established standards. Install, upgrade, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on hardware across facility locations. Maintain accurate hardware inventories, asset tags, and lifecycle and refresh documentation. Support rack-and-stack work, cabling, and physical hardware installation in data centers, SCIFs, and SAP facilities. Diagnose and resolve hardware incidents, escalating complex systems issues to the Systems Engineer/Endpoint Lead when needed. Coordinate with facility security officers to ensure hardware handling, transport, and disposal comply with classified and SAP requirements. Support hardware configuration and integration for cross-domain solutions, ensuring equipment meets physical and logical security requirements for approved transfer capabilities. Set up VTC endpoint hardware and integrate peripherals in classified and unclassified conference rooms across sites, including multi-tier AV configurations. Assist with hardware compliance documentation for RMF and NIST SP 800-37/800-53 authorization activities. Support deployment and integration of ITSM tools, including ticketing and asset management platforms, within the enterprise NOC/SOC operations model. Work closely with the Systems Engineer/Endpoint Lead and site teams to maintain hardware readiness, compliance, and reliability across program locations.