Field Systems Engineer — Military Health IT (DDIL)
About The Position
Rackner is seeking a Field Systems Engineer to support Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) and related technology in disconnected, degraded, intermittent, or limited-connectivity (DDIL) environments. The role prepares, maintains, secures, and restores equipment used during exercises, system fielding, and deployed operations. It is suited to an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, takes ownership of challenging technical work, and wants to contribute to military healthcare beyond traditional office environments. The position is remote from a U.S.-based home station and requires frequent travel, including internationally and to austere locations. Assignments support fielding activities, exercises, and deployed operations, sometimes in places with limited infrastructure or network connectivity. The engineer will perform hands-on work and collaborate with technical and operational teams.
Requirements
- Four or more years of field systems engineering experience involving Windows, Linux, networking, and deployable hardware.
- Hands-on experience with systems administration, troubleshooting, and restoration in field or operational environments.
- Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
- Current qualification meeting the applicable DoD 8140 / IAT Level II requirement, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an accepted equivalent.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including internationally and to austere locations, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting JOMIS or military medical IT during fielding activities or deployed operations.
- Experience with tactical networking or deployable communications infrastructure.
- Experience with DDIL testing, chaos testing, or related system resilience activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, configure, troubleshoot, and restore medical IT equipment supporting fielding activities, exercises, and deployed operations.
- Administer Windows and Linux environments, including system maintenance, patching, audit-log analysis, and technical troubleshooting.
- Diagnose networking, infrastructure, and hardware issues in locations where connectivity and technical resources may be limited.
- Prepare and validate offline system packages, supporting operational continuity and data reconciliation when connectivity is restored.
- Support system security, including DISA STIG readiness, vulnerability assessment activities, and implementation of approved hardening requirements.
- Conduct site surveys and installation planning.
- Provide primary or backup engineering coverage for assigned deployments and support authorized urgent field assignments.
Benefits
- Company-supported certifications and professional development opportunities.
- 401(k) with a 100% company match on eligible contributions up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Home-office equipment and remote-work support.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Weekly pay and company team events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
