Network IT Hardware Engineer

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary

This position provides on-site technical support at NUWC Division Newport with a focus on hardware installation, network connectivity, mixed-OS system administration, and cybersecurity compliance in secure DoD environments. The role supports day-to-day operational readiness of government systems while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols, asset management procedures, and configuration control requirements. This employee will support the Marine Species Modeling Teams and a Navy Range program.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Competencies

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a secure government facility environment. The role involves routine use of computers, secure systems, and standard office/IT equipment. Work is performed on-site at NUWC Division Newport for more than 50% of scheduled hours.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs of computer equipment, crawl under desks and through cabling areas as needed, and perform routine hardware installation tasks.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. The typical workday is eight hours in length. Work hours must align with NUWC’s on-site access schedule and contract requirements. Flexibility in schedule may be permitted with supervisor approval. Attendance at required on-site meetings is expected, and the employee must account for the full number of hours per pay period necessary to maintain full-time status.

Telework:

Travel:

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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