Data Center Hardware & Procurement Lead

About the role

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor delivering advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees; U.S. citizenship is also required to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a Data Center Hardware & Procurement Lead to manage design, procurement planning, material acquisition, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination in support of schedule-critical program execution across SciTec’s technical portfolios. This role ensures timely purchasing of hardware, software, and infrastructure materials and plays a key part in maintaining momentum across engineering and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Hardware & Datacenter Design Coordination
  • Coordinate hardware design for datacenter builds (rack layout, network topology, power, cooling, cabling, optics, storage, compute nodes).
  • Translate system architecture requirements into actionable hardware specifications.
  • Partner with IaaS, Factory Infrastructure, Chief Engineer and PMO leads to ensure alignment with datacenter phases.
  • Maintain configuration baselines, hardware standards, and infrastructure documentation.
• Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Lead procurement for servers, storage arrays, network switches, KVMs, cabling, optics, power systems, and other datacenter hardware.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, validate technical compatibility, and track long‑lead items.
  • Manage procurement schedules to meet critical path milestones and deployment timelines.
  • Oversee PO approvals, financial tracking, and hardware lifecycle planning.
• Cross-Functional Integration
  • Support hardware installation, staging, and acceptance during factory and site deployments.
  • Collaborate with engineering, cyber, operations, and logistics teams to ensure hardware meets operational and security requirements.
  • Track risks related to hardware shortages, vendor delays, compatibility issues, and environmental constraints.
• Oversight & Reporting
  • Maintain procurement dashboards, hardware BOMs, schedules, and risk logs.
  • Provide regular updates to PMO, IaaS, and engineering leadership on procurement status, blocking issues, and hardware readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in datacenter hardware coordination, infrastructure planning, or enterprise hardware procurement.
• Strong understanding of servers, storage, and networking hardware.
• Experience managing procurement cycles, vendor relationships, and technical hardware deliveries.
• Experience working with federal contractors or DoD programs.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, long-lead procurement planning, and technical material purchasing.
• Strong vendor negotiation skills and familiarity with technical product sourcing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (active clearance preferred).

Benefits

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

Pay

The pay range for this position is $153,000 – $177,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.