Hiring: IT Hardware Engineer Company: Galapagos Federal Systems Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:07:09 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Configuration Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •The IT Hardware Engineer must have •5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise IT hardware systems, preferably within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments •Willingness to support after-hours, on-call, or emergency operations as required •Proven hands-on experience with hardware installations, upgrades, system testing, troubleshooting, and enterprise IT service and support environments •Knowledge of IT asset management, configuration management, and equipment lifecycle processes Required Skills: •Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the IT Hardware Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success. •The ideal candidate will design, deploy, test, and sustain enterprise IT hardware systems in classified and unclassified environments. This role provides advanced (Tier 3) technical support for hardware systems, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance with Intelligence Community and DoD information assurance requirements. •The Hardware Engineer plays a critical role in life cycle management of IT assets, troubleshooting complex hardware issues, supporting enterprise services, and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain mission readiness. •The IT Hardware Engineer will •Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise IT hardware systems •Conduct hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure operational performance •Provide Tier 3 support for complex hardware failures, including root cause analysis and repair coordination •Support and maintain IT equipment, assets, and systems across DIA facilities Qualifications: •Vendor-specific hardware certifications •Must be compliant with DoD 8140 certification and training requirements •Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary. •Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC •Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance Compensation: •Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!