Computer Hardware Architect

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of the Computer Hardware Architect position is to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of secure, mission‑critical hardware solutions for a data center that enable the Joint Mission Integration Environment (JMIE) program to deliver resilient command‑and‑control capabilities across classified facilities and remote field locations; by translating stakeholder requirements into robust hardware architectures, conducting validation, verification and quality‑assurance reviews, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and physical‑security policies, the architect supports the build‑out, deployment, maintenance, and future technical refresh of JMIE systems, thereby enhancing the Department's ability to share, protect, and exploit critical data in a secure, interoperable environment.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

Has strong Independence to act on :

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.

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)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum of nine (9) years and applies expert level knowledge in :

Networking concepts and protocols

IEEE standards, systems integration and design principles

One or more programming languages

Requirements management and system architecture design

Standard computer-based business tools

Model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Creativity

Technical Writing

Presentations to management

Working in Small Groups

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to dynamically prioritize tasks

Organized with attention to detail and accuracy

A minimum of five (5) of implementation and understanding of engineering principles in a professional environment

A minimum of five (5) years of development, implementation, and maintenance of computer system architectures

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BS STEM Degree Required

IAT Level 1 Required

IT Operating System Certification, (i.e. LINUX, Microsoft, etc) Required

Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP) Required

Certified Hardware and Technology Engineer (CHTE) Preferred

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Preferred

CompTIA A+ Preferred

CompTIA Project+ Preferred

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment

Computer / Equipment lab

100% On-Site

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

9 / 80

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

$150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active TS / SCI clearance and CI Polygraph within last 5yr, or ability to pass CI polygraph within 6mo of hire. Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. Candidates will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Minority / Female / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer

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