Senior Installation Field Engineer

MKS2 Technologies; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Madison seeks a Senior Installation Field Engineer with strong technical management skills and a knack for problem-solving. This role involves overseeing a team to support the VA’s EHR deployment, ensuring equipment is ready for training sessions and managing network configurations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IP networking and team management, with strong customer service skills. This position requires frequent travel and hands-on work with IT equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in designing IP networks.
• Experience managing technical teams effectively.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite technicians for EHRM deployment.
• Manage and configure network connectivity.
• Ensure hardware is set up for training sessions.
• Provide ongoing support and issue resolution.

Skills

IP network configuration

Technical team management

Wi-Fi hardware management

Network hardware installation

Customer service

Excellent written communication

Network traffic analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Position title: Senior Installation Field Engineer

NOTE: Travel will typically be for 1-4 weeks at a time. Travel is in support of the VA's EHR deployment and training requirements. This position requires frequent travel by vehicle and must be able to drive safely and navigate a variety of routes. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Occasional air travel may also be required. When not on travel the staff member will work at the local VA doing daily helpdesk/system administrator/network onsite tasks.

We're looking for a technically skilled, people-friendly Installation Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and isn’t afraid to hit the road — or the skies. This role is perfect for someone who has technical management experience, enjoys problem-solving, working with hardware, and representing a company with pride and professionalism. You’ll oversee a team of onsite technicians supporting the VA’s EHRM deployment and training project. This role combines strong technical skills with an emphasis on delivering a high level of customer service. This role will also require management of workload to include setup of equipment at various training sites, verifying each computer has the most current VA computer image, ensuring the computer is available for scheduled security scans and updates, assigning Active Directory for training use, configuring network connectivity in the training room, and installing computer peripherals at each training seat. You will be responsible for baseband network connectivity configuration, management, and issue resolution, Internet connectivity configuration, and issue resolution as well as Wi-Fi hardware configuration/management. You will handle hardware start-up, imaging, configuration, updating, naming, break/fix, and issue resolution. You will manage inventory and network connectivity at each training site ensuring connectivity during all training sessions. You will support installations and ongoing support for issue resolution, potential onsite support tasks, and operate with limited supervision.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with designing, analyzing, configuring, or troubleshooting IP networks
• Experience in managing technical teams
• Experience with Wi-Fi hardware - Configuration, Management, and Issue Resolution
• Experience with network hardware - Install, Configuration, Management, and Issue Resolution
• Will need to consistently traverse around the site campus/training sites transporting equipment to various office buildings and frequently stoop, crouch, and reach to set up/remove computers/pull cords under desks and in server closets
• Must be able to unpack/re-pack, move, and install pallets of IT equipment with each item weighing up to 50 pounds with no restrictions
• Experience with hardware and software support, troubleshooting, system imaging, hardware break-fix support (i.e. laptops, desktops, and printers), refresh, upgrade, and deployment projects as well as excellent customer service skills
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing reports/deliverables
• Familiar with network technologies analyzing network traffic and determining network issues
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time and meet travel requirements
• Must have personal transportation available during work hours
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information System, Information Technology, or Equivalent and 10 total years of experience; or 18 total years of experience in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Possession of strong critical thinking and error assessment capabilities
• Public Trust Clearance
• Experience with Microsoft windows desktop deployments