Senior Field Engineer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Northern Virginia is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, telecommunications systems, UPS, and desktop hardware across customer sites.

The position requires 30-40% CONUS travel, leadership of junior staff, after-hours support, on-site testing, and coordination with other engineers to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
• 8+ years as an engineer on technical programs.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking.
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches.
• Experience with UPS systems and power distribution.
• Knowledge of CAT5/CAT6 cabling and connectors.
• Familiarity with fiber, servers, routers, edge switches and desktop hardware.
• Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, and telecom equipment.
• Lead and train junior engineers for project execution.
• Provide on-site testing and coordinate with other engineers.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and user access.
• Serve as technical liaison between site and IT stakeholders.
• Handle after-hours support and incident response.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

12 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

UPS systems

CAT5/CAT6 cabling

Fiber cabling

Servers

Remedy

VISIO

MS Office

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to support a position in Northern Virginia. 30-40% CONUS travel is required for this position.

The Field Engineer will deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer operations. This is a fast-paced program that requires someone who works well in a dynamic environment.

The Field Engineer is responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. Responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and training of less experienced staff. Must have the ability to complete complex assignments without direction and direct those engineers that are more junior. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

The work will vary based on site specific requirements, but shall include, as applicable, the following types of activities:

• Perform the physical setup and configuration of desktop hardware and software to include external peripherals that may be required.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Install applicable equipment (with racks if needed)
• Perform onsite testing of equipment and coordinate with other engineers
• Install and connect applicable cables
• Coordinate pick-up and delivery of equipment
• Troubleshoot desktop and network anomalies and contact the appropriate groups for additional support.
• Serve as technical liaison between the site and the appropriate technical business areas for resolution of IT issues and system upgrades.
• Build workstations per established procedures.
• Manage software and hardware support as needed.
• Maintain access control by creating new user accounts, maintain existing accounts, and troubleshoot user login or access issues.
• Monitor server activities and provide technical support that requires expert knowledge using advanced technical principles.
• Maintain operational status of all phone systems.
• After hours response/resolution for technical issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; and at least 8 years of experience or 12 years of related experience performing engineering functions on programs of similar size, scope, and complexity ion lieu of degree.
• Must have an active TS/SCI with poly to be considered
• 8+ years as an engineer supporting technical programs
• Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection
• Working knowledge of CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable, connectors, and demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment
• Knowledge of fiber, servers, routers, edge switches and desktop hardware.
• Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.