What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Hardware Architect position at Tactical Engineering & Analysis?
The purpose of the Computer Hardware Architect position is to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of secure, mission‑critical hardware solutions 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 DUITESHas 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 customersEvaluate user requirements and recommend appropriate systems and equipmentCollaborate 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 advancementsCreate models and designs of new systemsProduce functional and engineering diagrams, schematics and technical drawingsTroubleshoot processes related to computer hardware functionalityPresent and explain designs to managers, clients, and fellow employeesWork in a lab to run tests, analyze the results, and recommend courses of actionMonitor the production and installation of computer hardware systemsPerform validation reviews to ensure that hardware installations meet stakeholder requirementsPerform quality assurance reviews to ensure that computer hardware designs are accuratePerform verification reviews to ensure that hardware installations are compliant with approved designProduce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems designedPlan technical refresh and hardware update of existing systems; recommend timelines for technical refreshDocument work plans and status in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)SKILLS & ABILITIESMinimum of nine (9) years and applies expert level knowledge in:Networking concepts and protocolsIEEE standards, systems integration and design principlesOne or more programming languagesRequirements management and system architecture designStandard computer-based business toolsModel-based system engineering (MBSE) toolsCritical thinkingReading comprehensionCreativityTechnical WritingPresentations to managementWorking in Small GroupsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to dynamically prioritize tasksOrganized with attention to detail and accuracyA minimum of five (5) of implementation and understanding of engineering principles in a professional environmentA minimum of five (5) years of development, implementation, and maintenance of computer system architecturesEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSBS STEM Degree RequiredIAT Level 1 RequiredIT Operating System Certification, (i.e. LINUX, Microsoft, etc) RequiredCertified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP) RequiredCertified Hardware and Technology Engineer (CHTE) PreferredCompTIA IT Fundamentals PreferredCompTIA A PreferredCompTIA Project PreferredTYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environmentComputer/Equipment lab 100% On-SitePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMay be expected to lift up to 25 lbsFrequent use of keyboard and typingFrequent sitting and standingWORK SCHEDULE9/80The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.PAY RANGE$145,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually, DOEU.S. Citizenship is RequiredSECURITY CLEARANCECandidates 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 EmployerJob Posted by ApplicantPro
Salary : $145,000 - $175,000