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Computer Hardware Architect

SAIC

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Top Secret/SCI
$120,001 - $160,000
CI Polygraph
IT - Hardware
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Computer Hardware Architect to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. We have positions available in San Diego and Honolulu.

Essential Functions/Job Duties
  • Design and implement the hardware components for command and control solutions which can be deployed to secure facilities and field/remote locations.
  • Work onsite in a classified environment. Remote work supported only in limited capacity (short duration, NIPR) and with approval of the sponsor.
  • Work directly with stakeholders in a technical role; lead or participate in planning, technical exchange meetings, and design reviews with customers.
  • Evaluate user requirements and recommend appropriate systems and equipment.
  • Collaborate with other technology teams to design hardware systems and components.
  • Incorporate DoD Cybersecurity and Physical Security policies in the design and sustainment of the command and control solutions.
  • Solve hardware-related problems with the goal of supporting a wide range of technological advancements.
  • Create models and designs of new systems.
  • Produce functional and engineering diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
  • Troubleshoot processes related to computer hardware functionality.
  • Present and explain designs to managers, clients, and fellow employees.
  • Work in a lab to run tests, analyze the results, and recommend courses of action.
  • Monitor the production and installation of computer hardware systems.
  • Perform validation reviews to ensure that hardware installations meet stakeholder requirements.
  • Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure that computer hardware designs are accurate.
  • Perform verification reviews to ensure that hardware installations are compliant with approved design.
  • Produce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems designed.
  • Plan technical refresh and hardware update of existing systems; recommend timelines for technical refresh.
  • Document work plans and status in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab).

Qualifications
  • US Citizenship, and an active TS/SCI, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly.
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering or related field.
  • Required: meet DoD IAT Level 2 (CompTIA Security + and OS/Computing Environment certification.)
  • 5+ years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer system architectures.

Other desirable certifications:
  • Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP).
  • Certified Hardware and Technology Engineer (CHTE).
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals.
  • CompTIA Project+.
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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IT - Hardware
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Top Secret/SCI
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