Senior Field Engineer (2025-0011)

Acclaim Technical Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to join their Mission Technology and Solutions Team. The role involves deploying and maintaining servers, routers, and telecommunications systems, requiring a TS/SCI clearance and approximately 30-40% CONUS travel.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of engineering experience, particularly with Cisco equipment and networking protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and train junior staff are essential for this fast-paced position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering supporting technical programs.
• Current TS/SCI With Poly clearance is required.
• Experience installing and maintaining networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and maintain servers and telecommunications systems.
• Evaluate data centers for the installation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Skills

TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, SIP

Cisco routers and switches

VOIP/data telephony

CAT 5 and CAT 6 cabling

Remedy, VISIO, MS Office

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering

Tools

Cisco

UPS systems

Job description

Overview

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies. ATS is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Position

We are actively hiring a Senior Field Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Mission Technology and Solutions Business Unit, working in Chantilly, VA. Approximately 30-40% CONUS travel will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

The Senior 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 will be 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. Ensures that systems are implemented in a tight time frame and within budget. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate data centers for the installation of equipment
• 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 network connectivity issues
• Add/remove physical connectivity to various networks for users
• Perform physical setup and configuration of desktop hardware and software to include external peripherals
• Develop solutions to technical issues with hardware and software in multiple areas or disciplines
• Build workstations per established procedures.
• Provide software and hardware support

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; or if no degree, 8-10 years of related experience performing engineering functions on programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• 8+ years as an engineer supporting technical programs
• Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, and SIP
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with commercial PBX and associated telephones, VOIP/data telephony
• 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
• Experience working with SONET rings and associated hardware
• Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office
• Current TS/SCI With Poly Is Required.

EEO Statement

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.