Field Service Engineer II

Saalex

Tidewater (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training and Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA is seeking a Field Service Engineer II with 3–5 years of experience to install, configure and maintain IT and network systems at field sites. The role requires hands-on technical work, system integration, and security clearances for DoD environments.

Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations is required; the position is contingent on contract award and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in field service engineering, systems integration, or related technical field.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT and network systems.
Experience with system integration, deployment, and configuration of hardware and network components.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance.
Ability to travel extensively to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in field environments.
Ability to work independently and lead efforts in remote or operational settings.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, configuration, and integration of IT hardware, network systems, and infrastructure at field sites.
Diagnose and resolve complex system, hardware, and network issues in operational environments.
Support system upgrades, technology refresh, and deployment activities in accordance with engineering designs.
Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure system availability and reliability.
Provide on-site technical leadership and guidance to junior field service personnel.
Ensure systems are configured and maintained in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including STIG implementation and system hardening.
Document field activities, system configurations, and issue resolutions in accordance with program and audit requirements.
Coordinate logistics for equipment, spares, and lifecycle replacement activities.
Collaborate with engineering, network, and cybersecurity teams to resolve escalated technical issues.

Skills

Field service engineering

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/Electronics

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Field Service Engineer II inTidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: _ Contingent on Contract Award. _

Salary: $75k-$135k (depending on experience)

The Field Service Engineer II supports the Navy by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT, network, and hardware systems at fielded locations. This role focuses on hands-on technical support, system integration, and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Essential Functions:

Lead installation, configuration, and integration of IT hardware, network systems, and infrastructure at field sites.
Diagnose and resolve complex system, hardware, and network issues in operational environments.
Support system upgrades, technologyrefresh, and deployment activitiesin accordance withengineering designs.
Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure system availability and reliability.
Provide on-site technical leadership and guidance to junior field service personnel.
Ensure systems are configured andmaintainedin compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including STIG implementation and system hardening.
Document field activities, system configurations, and issue resolutionsin accordance withprogram and audit requirements.
Coordinatelogisticsfor equipment, spares, and lifecycle replacement activities.
Collaborate with engineering, network, and cybersecurity teams to resolve escalated technical issues.

Requirements

Required:

3–5 years of experience in field service engineering, systems integration, or related technical field.
Associate’sorBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, andmaintainingenterprise IT and network systems.
Experience with system integration, deployment, and configuration of hardware and network components.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent).
Ability to obtain andmaintaina Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance.
Abilitytotravel extensively to CONUS and OCONUS locations asrequired.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in field environments.
Ability to work independently and lead efforts in remote or operational settings.

Desired:

Experience supporting DoD or Navyfieldedsystems and distributed environments.
Familiarity with ruggedized systems, tactical communications, or deployed operations.
Experience with imaging tools, automation scripts, or system deployment frameworks.
Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.

Education:

Associate’sorBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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