Hardware Technician

Job Role: Hardware Technician
Location: 100% Onsite
Job Type: Full Time
Clearance: Active Secret Required
Salary Range: $4565K
Job Posting Estimated Close Date: 5/1/2024

INTECON LLC, an Aspetto Inc Company, is recruiting for a Hardware Technician for technical assistance associated with the Installation, Integration, and Configuration of IT hardware (including server, storage, and network/communications devices) in designated DISA facility at DISA Data Center San Antonio TX.

The DISA Operations Center, Services Executive and Computing Ecosystem is charged with the responsibility to operate and maintain information systems and other designated programs within the Ecosystem (comprised of the DISA Data Centers) and to provide support for computing operating systems to include UNIX (Solaris, AIX, HPUX), Linux, Windows (version 2003 and higher), and IBM and Unisys mainframe operating systems. This includes transformation, migration, optimization, modernization, and monitoring. In addition, the DISA Ecosystem provides premier data center installation and deinstallation services of IT equipment and cabling for network and communications, distributed server platforms, storage infrastructure, and components supporting administrative workspaces. These services support the agency and all DISA mission partners (MPs) during transformation, migration, optimization, modernization, and technical refresh activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, Integration, and Configuration of IT hardware (including server, storage, and network/communications) in designated facilities.
• Physically install, cable, and configure switches, routers, firewalls, Virtual Private Network (VPN) hardware, console interfaces, racks, and other associated/similar hardware.
• Physically install, cable, and configure standalone servers, blade servers, and server enclosures, and other associated/similar hardware.
• Perform initial configuration for current versions and up to two previous versions of the following operating systems: Windows, RedHat Enterprise, HP-UX, SUSE, Solaris, AIX.
• Set up and initialize virtual machines with virtualization software including VMware and Oracle Logical Domains (LDOMs)Physically install, cable, and configure storage hardware to include Enterprise Arrays, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, storage switching, data replication devices, individual hard-drives, and Host Bus Adapters (HBA) and other associated/similar hardware.
• Install, terminate, label, and repair cables (copper and fiber) in accordance with DISA-provided work orders and/or engineering solutions.
• Install supporting conveyance, patch panels, and trunks in accordance with DISA-provided work orders and/or engineering solutions.
• Perform independent verification and validation to a baseline hardware network.
• Perform turn-over of installed hardware to technical/operational staff.
• Prepare architectural diagrams, cable diagrams, SOPs, TTPs and update internal excel and word documentation that supports the process flow activities.
• Integrate and support DOD and DISA IA posture of the DISA Enterprise, as applicable, when issues by DOD and/or DISA guidance.
• Follow DISA processes to interact with service desks, technical staff, and customers to resolve technical problems or provide information.
• Respond to ITSM Requests.
• Cycling power on devices, verification of cabling, Re-cabling devices, Re-terminating Cabling, Workstation cabling.
• Position may require OCONUS travel with minimal notice, applicant must have a valid passport.

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret (or above) Security Clearance, will consider Interim Clearance.

Desired Certifications: 8570.1M certification(s), such as: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, ISC2, or SSCP.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Minimum Two (2) years' experience with IT hardware installations virtualization software and operating systems, integration, and configuration of IT Hardware (including server, storage, and network/communications) in designated facilities.
• Minimum Two (2) years' experience with the following operating systems: Windows Server, Linux-preferably RedHat Enterprise, and Unix-preferably HP-UX, SUSE, Solaris, or AIX.

Education:

• GED or High School Diploma required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Applicant should be able to lift boxes weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Shall be able to complete tasks that require moderate walking, standing, bending over, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Shall be able to distinguish between shades of colors visually and to see clearly up close to work with small wires.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) coverage.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.
• Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Financial Wellbeing Programs.
• MarketPlace Perks.

About INTECON:

INTECON (Integrity Consulting), founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspetto, Inc. Aspetto is a leading product and technology firm known for its strategic enterprise life-cycle support. With expertise in the acquisition, design, deployment, and sustainment of Federal and DoD tech and tactical systems, Aspetto has made a significant impact since its inception in 2008.

As an 8(a), HUBZone, and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and a three-time INC.5000 awardee, Aspetto offers an impressive range of capabilities, including Enterprise IT & Cloud-Based Technologies, Software Development & Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Intelligence & Professional Services, Logistics, and Tactical Equipment. Together, Aspetto and INTECON strive to drive innovation, preserve quality standards, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our nation's security. Our client-centric approach prioritizes innovative, responsive solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

INTECON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We firmly uphold the principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, eligible veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.