Senior Field Engineer - Onsite IT & Network Deployment

Kroll; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Field Engineer to deploy, install and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, UPS systems and desktop hardware in support of customer operations.

This fast-paced role requires technical leadership, on-site testing, and the ability to coordinate with other engineers while solving complex IT issues. You will train junior staff, follow established procedures and ensure uninterrupted service in dynamic environments.

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
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, including 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

Responsibilities

• 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 area 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

Skills

TCP/IP

Cisco routers & switches

UPS & power systems

CAT5/CAT6 cabling

Fiber knowledge

Remedy

Visio

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Systems Engineering

Tools

Remedy

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Kroll is seeking a Field Engineer to deploy, install and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, UPS systems and desktop hardware in support of customer operations.

This fast-paced role requires technical leadership, on-site testing, and the ability to coordinate with other engineers while solving complex IT issues. You will train junior staff, follow established procedures and ensure uninterrupted service in dynamic environments.