Field Engineer

Sterling VA (Washington DC Metro Area) Frequent travel required up to 75% during active deployments

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical operational and technical solutions to our Nations most complex national security order to achieve our mission Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting nurturing and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance!

This is a hands-on field role for someone comfortable being the only technical presence on site and diagnosing issues independently. The Field Engineer deploys configures and sustains network and systems infrastructure at customer and program sites across the United States pairing systems-engineer-level technical depth with the customer-facing judgment and adaptability needed to work in unfamiliar environments under schedule pressure. The role sits within the Strategic Services Divisions Engineering Capabilities Group reporting to the Deputy Program Manager - Technical.

***This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance***

***This position may require extended on-site assignments of up to 4-6 weeks***

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to customer and program sites nationwide to perform installations deployments and infrastructure build-outs including site surveys rack-and-cable work and customer handoff and acceptance testing
• Configure and troubleshoot routers switches firewalls and wireless infrastructure to established program baselines including VPN tunnels circuit turn-up and remote access
• Install configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers workstations and virtualization hosts including account provisioning patching and backup verification
• Support end users on site and remotely resolving hardware software mobile device and peripheral issues and deploy imaging and endpoint management tooling
• Apply security baselines and hardening standards to deployed systems maintain accountability for equipment and sensitive material in transit and follow established change control procedures
• Produce as-built documentation site records network diagrams and trip reports and coordinate with Systems Engineers Network Engineers and program management to align field execution with technical design

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of education
• 3 years of relevant experience in field operations IT infrastructure or systems and network administration
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network hardware including routers switches and firewalls
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux administration and virtualization platforms
• Demonstrated ability to work independently at remote sites with limited supervision or on-site support
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations throughout the United States including extended on-site assignments; valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain a passport
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret (TS) clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field
• Certifications such as CCNA Security or Network
• Experience with multi-site deployments or distributed infrastructure programs
• Experience with air-gapped isolated or closed network environments in secure settings
• Experience supporting secure communications and VTC infrastructure
• Familiarity with structured cabling power distribution and rack layout practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds work in equipment rooms and confined spaces use ladders and hand tools and remain on foot for extended periods during installation activity.

SALARY

Salary Range: $95000 - $125000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience education certifications security clearance level contract requirements geographic location and internal pay equity and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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