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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to support the EIDS program. This role is responsible for designing, integrating, configuring, and maintaining enterprise hardware systems, servers, and networks to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hardware systems engineering, systems administration, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, evaluate, install, and configure COTS hardware, including Linux servers, HP Blade Servers, 10ZiG thin clients, and Cisco switches.

Develop hardware configurations, integration solutions, and technical requirements to ensure system compatibility and reliability.

Administer and optimize servers, operating systems, networks, and system configurations to maintain performance and security.

Conduct engineering analysis, system testing, and root cause investigations to resolve complex hardware and network issues.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement security policies, system updates, and access controls.

Evaluate emerging technologies, hardware lifecycle requirements, and recommend system upgrades and improvements.

Develop technical documentation and provide engineering guidance during system integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

5+ years of experience in hardware systems engineering, systems administration, or enterprise IT infrastructure.

Experience with Linux servers, COTS hardware, networking equipment, and system integration.

Strong knowledge of server administration, network configurations, system security, and performance optimization.

Experience performing engineering analysis, technical troubleshooting, and system validation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting AWS data centers or enterprise IT environments.

Familiarity with HP Blade Servers, Cisco switches, and 10ZiG thin clients.

Experience with virtualization, cloud computing, hardware lifecycle management, and system upgrades.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $86,800.00 - USD $135,625.00 /Yr.