Field Engineer/Installer

Nightwing•Dulles, VA

2d•$99,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Field Engineer/Installer in the Fairfax VA area in support of USG. The selected candidate will be responsible for repairing, testing, and deploying devices in support of a global network. Work as a member of a team installing and maintaining a host of today’s latest communication systems and complex networks. Expected to work in remote autonomous environments across the globe and collaborate with a diverse cadre of IT Operational Specialist, LAN/WAN Engineers as well as Facility management and Logistical professionals. Travel OCONUS to conduct site surveys as well as, install/repair equipment with relations to network/facilities equipment and specifications. Design, update and record all areas of system installations and connectivity, using Customer procedures and direction. Train customers in the operation of equipment and testing of installed systems. Compose, review, and provide updates to technical documentation.

Requirements

Requires 6+ years’ experience as a field engineer supporting technical programs, however expertise, training and actual work experience with specific systems and/or technology is significantly more important than the number of years of experience
Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, and SIP
Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection
Working knowledge of CAT 5, CAT 6, and Fiber Optic cable, connectors, and demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment
Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more
Possess expert knowledge in how to deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer IT infrastructure and enterprise operations.
Must have the ability to complete complex assignments without direction.
Able to troubleshoot difficult and complex problems while in the field to complete installation successfully.
Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Customer field environment
Experience with OCONUS travel

Responsibilities

Repairing, testing, and deploying devices in support of a global network.
Installing and maintaining communication systems and complex networks.
Working in remote autonomous environments across the globe.
Collaborating with IT Operational Specialists, LAN/WAN Engineers, Facility Management, and Logistical professionals.
Traveling OCONUS to conduct site surveys and install/repair equipment.
Designing, updating, and recording system installations and connectivity.
Training customers in equipment operation and system testing.
Composing, reviewing, and updating technical documentation.
Evaluating sites for equipment installation.
Installing applicable equipment (with racks if needed).
Performing onsite testing of equipment and coordinating with other engineers.
Installing and connecting applicable cables.
Coordinating pick-up and delivery of equipment.
Troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
Ensuring systems are implemented on schedule.
Completing complex assignments without direction.
Troubleshooting difficult and complex problems in the field.
Managing installation and team while at the field site.
Providing procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of large projects.