Hardware Engineer/Tech Controller (Weds - Sat 6pm - 6am) - TS/SCI clearance

GDIT
Arlington, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Arlington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ214028

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Networks, System Infrastructure, Technical Controls
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Hardware Engineer to help the Network Support on our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. NOTE: This position has a 12-hour shift work schedule (Wednesday-Saturday 6pm - 6am). Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW OUR HARDWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • Detect, report, troubleshoot and repair to Pentagon Transport layer circuits in a 24/7 facility.
  • Perform Operations & Maintenance responsibilities for complex Command and Control Networks.
  • Work independently to troubleshoot and isolate complex network outages to minimize customer downtime.
  • Develop and present modified engineering schematics to reflect current and proposed Network & Circuit design changes.
  • Provision and re-route Command and Control Traffic to meet the needs of VIP & Flag Officer customer base.
  • Perform Tier III level repair of communications equipment down to the card and port level.
  • Perform administrative duties for Type-1 Encryption management network. To include Device firmware & software upgrades.
  • Utilization of monitoring tools to provide both reactive and proactive support for the clients' network and systems infrastructure.
  • Provide hardware, computer systems, and electrical components support and operations in classified networks.
  • Application of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management Operations and with ITSM best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED :

Clearance : Active TS/SCI security clearance

Certifications : IAT Level II certification

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent work experience

Year's Experience:
  • 5 years of related hardware engineering experience.
  • 1-3 years' experience working within Technical Control and/or SCIF environment
Technical Skills: Experience designing and developing information processing hardware, computer systems, and electrical components

Location : Full-time onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA.

Shift Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 6pm - 6am

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED :
  • Military Technical Control Experience
  • Experience operating and maintain fill devices including DTDs, SKLs, KYK-13s, KYK-15s, KOI-18s.
  • Experience operate and maintain encryption devices such as KIV-7/7Ms, Fastlanes, Taclanes, Key Generators, and STE equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in a DOD Information Technology environment.
  • Knowledge and experience in digital and analogue circuit design and implementation.
  • Experience in the analysis testing and troubleshooting TDM & TDMoIP circuits.
  • Knowledge of IP and optical network operation.
  • Must be knowledgeable of equipment to include transport systems (DWDM, SONET, TDMoIP and TDM), timing and sync, circuit test and analysis, electrical/physical interfaces, crypto, and circuit signaling.
  • Must be knowledgeable of Promina/NX-1000 operation, provisioning, and installation.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY :
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans



PI282091359





GDIT is seeking a Hardware Engineer to help the Network Support on our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. NOTE: This position has a 12-hour shift work schedule (Wednesday-Saturday 6pm - 6am). Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.



HOW OUR HARDWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Detect, report, troubleshoot and repair to Pentagon Transport layer circuits in a 24/7 facility.
  • Perform Operations & Maintenance responsibilities for complex Command and Control Networks.
  • Work independently to troubleshoot and isolate complex network outages to minimize customer downtime.
  • Develop and present modified engineering schematics to reflect current and proposed Network & Circuit design changes.
  • Provision and re-route Command and Control Traffic to meet the needs of VIP & Flag Officer customer base.
  • Perform Tier III level repair of communications equipment down to the card and port level.
  • Perform administrative duties for Type-1 Encryption management network. To include Device firmware & software upgrades.
  • Utilization of monitoring tools to provide both reactive and proactive support for the clients' network and systems infrastructure.
  • Provide hardware, computer systems, and electrical components support and operations in classified networks.
  • Application of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management Operations and with ITSM best practices.




WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED :



Clearance : Active TS/SCI security clearance



Certifications : IAT Level II certification



Education : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent work experience



Year's Experience:

  • 5 years of related hardware engineering experience.
  • 1-3 years' experience working within Technical Control and/or SCIF environment


Technical Skills: Experience designing and developing information processing hardware, computer systems, and electrical components



Location : Full-time onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA.



Shift Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 6pm - 6am



WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED :

  • Military Technical Control Experience
  • Experience operating and maintain fill devices including DTDs, SKLs, KYK-13s, KYK-15s, KOI-18s.
  • Experience operate and maintain encryption devices such as KIV-7/7Ms, Fastlanes, Taclanes, Key Generators, and STE equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in a DOD Information Technology environment.
  • Knowledge and experience in digital and analogue circuit design and implementation.
  • Experience in the analysis testing and troubleshooting TDM & TDMoIP circuits.
  • Knowledge of IP and optical network operation.
  • Must be knowledgeable of equipment to include transport systems (DWDM, SONET, TDMoIP and TDM), timing and sync, circuit test and analysis, electrical/physical interfaces, crypto, and circuit signaling.
  • Must be knowledgeable of Promina/NX-1000 operation, provisioning, and installation.




GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace




OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY :
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.


The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.



Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40



Travel Required:
Less than 10%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA VA Arlington



Additional Work Locations:



Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.


We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.


Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans







PI282091359

Posted 2026-02-05

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