Field Engineer I: Nationwide Deployments & Secret Clearance

Core One; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling, VA-based Core One is seeking a hands-on Field Technician to assist deployment, configuration, and sustainment of network and systems infrastructure across the United States. You will work with senior engineers to gain real-world deployment experience and progress toward greater independence on site.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS clearance, and travel up to 4-6 weeks on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in IT support, field operations, help desk, or systems/network administration (military IT experience welcome).
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching) and basic hands-on experience with network hardware.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux administration.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations throughout the United States; valid drivers license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Travel with field teams to customer and program sites nationwide to support installations, deployments, and infrastructure build-outs, including site surveys, rack-and-cable work, and acceptance testing.
• Assist with configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure according to established program baselines and documented procedures.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and servers, including account provisioning, patching, and backup verification, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Provide on-site and remote end-user support, resolving hardware, software, mobile device, and peripheral issues, and help deploy imaging and endpoint management tools.
• Apply security baselines to deployed systems, maintain accountability for equipment and sensitive material in transit, and follow established change control procedures.
• Contribute to as-built documentation, site records, network diagrams, and trip reports, and elevate issues appropriately to senior Field Engineers, Systems Engineers, and program management.

Skills

Troubleshooting instincts

Willingness to travel

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Windows administration

Linux administration

Networking hardware

Job description

Sterling, VA-based Core One is seeking a hands-on Field Technician to assist deployment, configuration, and sustainment of network and systems infrastructure across the United States. You will work with senior engineers to gain real-world deployment experience and progress toward greater independence on site.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS clearance, and travel up to 4-6 weeks on-site as needed.