JOB TITLE:  Hardware Engineer

LOCATION: Clarksburg, West Virginia

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree

CLEARANCE: Top Secret (Active)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Keep Data Center infrastructure and IT equipment in operating condition consistent with OEM requirements, performing corrective, adaptive, and preventative maintenance tasks as needed and/or scheduled.
• The Contractor shall perform hardware maintenance and equipment replacement services in response to requested maintenance.
• Possess knowledge of National Standards as pertaining to Data Center IT infrastructure including BICSI TIA-606 and TIA-942.
• The Contractor shall possess the ability to terminate copper and fiber communications cable and utilize test equipment to certify the terminations are to manufacturer standards.
• The nature of the Hardware Engineer duties has some physical demands such as pulling, cabling, lifting, kneeling, crawling, etc. The Contractor shall be required to lift IT equipment during installation and removal along with running communications cabling under a raised floor structure.
• The Contractor shall provide any necessary OSHA compliant safety equipment for the Hardware Engineers.
• Communications termination equipment, test equipment, power tools (sawzall, drill, crimping tools, etc.) will be utilized by the Contractor on a daily basis.
• Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products.
• Performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. (see additional details below)
• Develops test and monitoring strategies for computer hardware devices and systems.
• Performs troubleshooting strategies to repair or replace a variety of IT hardware equipment and associated wiring and cabling.
• Assist in developing, managing, sustaining, and using a tracking database for hardware and software inventory control, including equipment and software lists, warranty status, and maintenance agreement applications.
• Manage (i.e., stock, store, issue), control, document, sustain, and maintain expendable and non-expendable parts and tools inventories of FBI and vendor equipment.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of the Contractor and vendor/OEM hardware maintenance activities, to include recurring failure trends and excessive spares usage.
• Assist in the management (e.g., stock, store, and issue), control, documentation, and maintenance of Data Center IT equipment, cabling, power and cooling.
• The contractor shall be able to read schematics, populate multiple databases, and utilize MS Visio to document projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments, preferably in IT Hardware and Data Center environments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent preferred
• 2-4 years of directly related work experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a certificate of completion of the following training courses within 18 months of starting in this position:
• BICSI DD 100 – Introduction to Voice/Data Cabling Systems,
• DD102 – Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems,
• DC 110 & 125 – Data Center Design and Best Practices

Physical Requirement:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc...
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• Constantly positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.
• Frequently moves Audio/Visual or Computer equipment weight up to 50 pounds across and/or around a business campus or large facility.

Bluemont Technology and Research does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity or status as transgender, national origin, age, disability, military service, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.