Network Technician Sr *Clearance Required*

TEKsystems; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Field Engineer Sr for an onsite contract role based at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, AK. The position requires 5+ years of related experience and US citizenship, with responsibilities including guiding junior engineers, installing advanced technologies, and ensuring compliance standards are met.

The role involves training teams, strengthening client relations, and coordinating with government POCs to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship required: Yes
• Onsite in Fairbanks, AK

Responsibilities

• Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.
• Provides guidance on equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Installs advanced or new technologies based on customer needs.
• Assesses if equipment and systems meet compliance standards.
• Communicates findings and provides solutions to project blockers.
• Trains internal and external groups on product features and specifications.
• Strengthens client relationships through product interaction.
• May coach and review work of less experienced professionals.
• Supports end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR and power meters.

Skills

Distribution Systems

Oral Communications

Systems Design

Technical Products

Job description

Description

Job Profile: Field Engineer Sr

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Distribution Systems, Oral Communications, Systems Design, Technical Products

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

• Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.
• Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client.
• Provides guidance for assessing if equipment and systems meet compliance standards.
• Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression.
• Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups.
• Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications.
• Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products.
• May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
• Supports and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.
• Review the work of less experienced team members.
• Review other team members' work and coach issues for accurate production submissions.
• Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals.
• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Technical support - provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location.

Skills

Skills: Cabling, Network engineering, Router

Top Skills Details

Cabling, Network engineering, Router

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Onsite in Fairbanks, AK. 6-7 month project

Experience Level: Expert Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Eielson Air Force Base, AK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.44 - $44.44/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Eielson Air Force Base,AK.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.