Field Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Field Engineer to join their hardware and network team. This role involves deploying hardware and network gear across the Continental United States, ensuring seamless connectivity to enterprise systems. You will work closely with customer site representatives and provide high-level technical consulting on network designs. If you have a strong background in security engineering and a passion for technology, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in national security. Join a collaborative culture that values trust and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in vulnerability management and security engineering.
• Strong background in network design and implementation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites across CONUS to install and configure network and hardware gear.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for service requests.
• Collaborate with teams to update network install plans.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Security Engineering

Cisco Technologies

Network Administration

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences

Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)

DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM Level 2 Certification

Tools

Cisco Gear

HP Thin Clients

Job description

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Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

BAE Systems is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Field Services Technician (FST) to join our hardware and network team. In this role, you will deploy hardware and network gear to sites across Continental United States (CONUS). The hardware equipment includes thin clients, printers, and phones. The network gear includes racks and Cisco gear. Your expertise will be crucial in bringing sites online and connecting to our larger enterprise systems, serving customers around the US.



Responsibilities Will Include

• Works with customer site representatives to gather site specific requirements, such as shipping procedures, network install procedures, and coordinate schedules.
• Travel to sites across CONUS to install and configure network and hardware gear.
• Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to service requests and trouble tickets to include Move, Add, and change requests for the enterprise transport.
• Provides technical consulting on high level network designs, platform sizing, infrastructure system design and the application of new technologies.
• Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment.
• Collaborate with the extended team to update network install plans and troubleshoot any issues, providing expert guidance and support.
• Ensure our practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with organization stakeholders for collaboration, process optimization, tools tuning, and information sharing.
• Work directly with our incident response team on security issues and incidents.
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 6+ years of relevant experience with a strong background in vulnerability management and security engineering
• Ability to travel to sites across CONUS. (Travel is required and when traveling to differenct CONUS sites you could be out as much as 7 days. )
• Able to work on-call nights and weekends if needed to ensure transport availability or to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
• Must be able to write and execute detailed network implementations such as topology and rack elevation diagrams.
• Provide written and in-person status to leadership.
• Respond to system network, operations, and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Networking (Cisco technologies preferred), and HP thin clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Understanding of the complexity of technical or procedural challenges and the potential outcomes, ensuring management is appropriately informed.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skill
• DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM level 2 cert (Can in process of obtaining)
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) (Can be in process of obtaining)
• This position does require travel and frequenttcy depends on the need. There are peak times where you're traveling to CONUS locations upwards of 7 days and sometimes it's once a month. Other times there is a longer stretch where you're on site and there's not a demand to travel.
• Also, as needed, you will need to be available off hours to support/resolve network issues, etc.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active participation in information security industry forums or other info security leadership organizations.
• Certifications: CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued; passed Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI) Exam.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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