Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a hard-working mission minded individual for a Field Engineer opportunity in Fairfax, VA.

CACI is seeking a hard-working mission minded individual who possesses expertise/experience with installing and maintaining a host of today’s latest communication systems and complex networks. The selected candidate will be 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. Although your primary role will be to install and maintain communications systems/networks you will also be expected to provide measurable input into new products, processes, systems, and/or operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall function results.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer IT infrastructure and enterprise operations.

• Responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. Must have the ability to complete complex assignments without direction and direct those engineers that are more junior. Ensures that systems are implemented in a tight time frame. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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 (Desired)

• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches (Desired)

• Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection (Desired)

• 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

• Top Secret/SCI w/ Poly Required

• Up to 50% travel flexibility is required.

 

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.