Hardware Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

12h

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Hardware Engineer Level 3 to provide senior-level engineering expertise for complex, mission-critical hardware and network infrastructure supporting Intelligence Community operations. The role leads assessment, integration, deployment, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and sustainment of hardware across geographically distributed and highly secure environments. The successful candidate will solve complex infrastructure challenges, conduct site assessments, develop engineering solutions, and provide technical leadership throughout the hardware lifecycle. The position includes serving as a senior technical authority for hardware projects from initial assessment and design through deployment, acceptance, and sustainment. It also involves directing and coordinating the technical work of hardware engineers, and training and mentoring engineers, technicians, and site personnel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph, and meet the DOD 8570 certification requirement. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a security background investigation and polygraph; employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

20+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 25+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Extensive experience engineering, integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and sustaining complex hardware and network infrastructure in enterprise environments.
Strong experience with compute, storage, networking, servers, data center infrastructure, and hardware architecture, including system performance, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
Demonstrated experience conducting site surveys, developing engineering and as-built documentation, and supporting hardware reliability and failure analysis.
Proven technical leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience leading engineering activities in highly secure, mission-critical, and/or classified environments.
U.S. citizenship is required.
DOD 8570 Certification is required.
An active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph is required.
Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading hardware modernization, technology refresh, and infrastructure deployment efforts.
Experience identifying hardware obsolescence, single points of failure, and opportunities to improve system resiliency.
Experience supporting geographically distributed sites and data center environments.
Ability to evaluate emerging hardware technologies and recommend solutions aligned with mission requirements.
Experience mentoring engineers, technicians, and other technical personnel.

Responsibilities

Engineer, integrate, configure, test, deploy, and sustain enterprise hardware supporting mission-critical operations.
Conduct site surveys and assess physical infrastructure, connectivity, environmental conditions, equipment configurations, dependencies, and site-specific requirements.
Develop and maintain engineering drawings, network diagrams, technical specifications, configuration standards, procedures, and as-built site documentation.
Evaluate compute, storage, server, network, and data center hardware for performance, reliability, security, and mission suitability.
Lead hardware integration, modernization, technology refresh, deployment, and transition activities across supported environments.
Perform hardware testing, failure analysis, MTBF/MTTR analysis, and operational readiness assessments to identify reliability issues, risks, obsolescence, and opportunities for increased resiliency.
Support data center and site infrastructure activities, including equipment installation, rack configuration, cabling, power, environmental requirements, and system testing.
Manage hardware throughout its lifecycle, including evaluation, configuration, maintenance, refresh, replacement, and disposition.
Provide senior-level technical guidance and Tier 3 troubleshooting for complex hardware and infrastructure issues.
Direct and coordinate the technical work of hardware engineers, ensuring engineering deliverables, schedules, and technical standards are met.
Train and mentor engineers, technicians, and site personnel on hardware configurations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, operations, and engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges and support evolving mission requirements.
Serve as a senior technical authority for hardware projects from initial assessment and design through deployment, acceptance, and sustainment.

Benefits

Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision and dental coverage, paid in full by CTP.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Customizable paid time off and leave plans.
Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Tiered referral bonus program ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if the referral joins the team.
Competitive pay.