Job Description

Network Engineering Technician
Hardware | Ft. Meade, MD | Full Time

Job ID: TAP000134
Position: Engineering Technician
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Education Requirement: N/A
Experience Requirement: 0–15 years
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $125,000

TAP Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Engineering Technician to join our team in support of mission-critical systems at Fort Meade. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, technically challenging environments and take pride in delivering reliable, high-impact support to Government customers.

The Engineering Technician provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 system support for large-scale computer systems, with a focus on hardware maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle support. This role also includes managing board-level processes, coordinating with on-site and off-site depots, and performing fault isolation to ensure continuous system availability.Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for large-scale computer systems
• Assemble, disassemble, maintain, upgrade, and ship system hardware and components
• Troubleshoot and isolate hardware, system, and application faults
• Monitor system health and operational status using Government-provided tools, including power, cooling, and application monitoring systems
• Detect and respond to hardware or application failures using monitoring tools and system status displays
• Assist with software upgrades and support maintenance teams in resolving software defects, as directed by the Government
• Perform unit testing, lifecycle support activities, and transition systems to operational status
• Track system issues, provide real-time alerts, and communicate status updates to support teams
• Prepare daily pass-down reports, maintain operational metrics, and submit monthly status reports
• Coordinate with Government and contractor facilities personnel to ensure uninterrupted system operations
• Participate in required training, familiarization activities, and team integration meetings

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience supporting Tier 2 and Tier 3 system operations
• Hands-on experience with system and component assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and shipping
• Experience performing unit testing, lifecycle support, and operational transitions
• Ability to monitor and assess the health and performance of large-scale computer systems
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and isolate hardware and system failures
• Strong documentation, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with Government and contractor personnel

Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.

Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:

• U.S. citizenship
• Favorable criminal history review
• Education verification
• Drug and substance use review
• Credit history review
• Subject interview

Additional Information
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.