Field Engineer: Network Install & Field Ops (Travel)

Insight Xcite; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Job summary

Insight Xcite in Fairfax, VA is seeking a hands-on Field Engineer / Installer to deploy, test, repair, and maintain network and communications equipment on customer sites. The role includes frequent travel, both domestically and internationally, to support deployments and field-service activities.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, servers, cabling, and power systems, document results, and coordinate with customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing or maintaining network, communications, or IT infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of routers, switches, structured cabling, rack equipment, power systems, and test tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate with customers.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite and travel domestically or internationally as mission needs require.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain routers, switches, servers, cabling, power systems, and related equipment.
• Perform site surveys and prepare installation plans, equipment lists, and readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, power, and performance issues in field environments.
• Document configurations, test results, repairs, inventories, and site acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with customers and engineering teams and travel as required to support deployments.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer liaison

Onsite travel

Tools

Cisco platforms

Fiber optics

Test equipment

Structured cabling

Job description

Insight Xcite in Fairfax, VA is seeking a hands-on Field Engineer / Installer to deploy, test, repair, and maintain network and communications equipment on customer sites. The role includes frequent travel, both domestically and internationally, to support deployments and field-service activities.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, servers, cabling, and power systems, document results, and coordinate with customers and engineering teams.