Field Service IT Engineer – Network Installations

SixGen, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Professional development

Flexible work policies

PTO & holidays

Job summary

SIXGEN is seeking a Field Service IT Engineer to support installation, configuration, and maintenance of networking equipment at government sites in Columbia, MD. This full-time, on-site role requires travel up to 50% and TS SCI eligibility with CI polygraph.

You will install Ethernet and fiber cabling, mount equipment, perform light contracting work, verify connectivity, and assist with network configuration and site documentation.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS SCI eligibility and ability to pass CI polygraph.
• GED and 10+ years of experience OR Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Assurance from an accredited university/college, and/or a Trade Certification/License. AND 7+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Assurance from an accredited university/college AND 4+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Assurance from an accredited university/college AND 2+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Travel to government customer sites to install, configure, test, and troubleshoot networking and communications equipment.
• Install and terminate Ethernet and fiber optic cabling, including patch panels, switches, routers, media converters, transceivers, and related network infrastructure.
• Perform physical installation tasks including equipment mounting, rack and enclosure setup, cable routing, labeling, grounding, and securing hardware.
• Conduct light general contracting work as needed to support installations, including basic electrical work, drywall modification or repair, conduit placement, enclosure creation, and wall or ceiling penetrations.
• Build, modify, or install protective enclosures, cabinets, racks, and mounting solutions for network and communications equipment.
• Verify connectivity and performance of Ethernet and fiber communication links using appropriate test equipment and troubleshooting methods.
• Support network equipment configuration, including IP addressing, VLANs, routing basics, switchport configuration, and device validation.
• Read and interpret site drawings, network diagrams, wiring diagrams, installation plans, and technical documentation.

Job description

SIXGEN is seeking a Field Service IT Engineer to support installation, configuration, and maintenance of networking equipment at government sites in Columbia, MD. This full-time, on-site role requires travel up to 50% and TS SCI eligibility with CI polygraph.

You will install Ethernet and fiber cabling, mount equipment, perform light contracting work, verify connectivity, and assist with network configuration and site documentation.