Field Engineer

Markon•Fairfax, VA

76d•$130,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Field Engineer to support our Intelligence Customer from Herndon, VA. This role involves repairing, testing, and deploying devices for a global network, working collaboratively with a diverse team on installing and maintaining communication systems and complex networks. The position requires the ability to work in remote autonomous environments globally and travel OCONUS for site surveys, equipment installation, and repair. Responsibilities include designing, updating, and recording system installations and connectivity, training customers on equipment operation, and composing/reviewing technical documentation.

Requirements

An Active TS/SCI with a FS Polygraph (Preferrably from this client)
Bachelor's of Science in a Technical discipline.
Additional years of experience can be substituted in the absense of a college degree.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferably from this client (for TS/SCI with FS Polygraph)

Responsibilities

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 Logistics 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.
Evaluate sites for the installation of equipment.
Install applicable equipment (with racks if needed).
Perform onsite testing of equipment and coordinate with other engineers.
Install and connect applicable cables.
Coordinate pick-up and delivery of equipment.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
Responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of large projects.
Manage installation and team while at the field site.
Ensures that systems are implemented on schedule.