Senior Installation Field Engineer

American Management Group, LLC (AMG); Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

Life and AD&D insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

American Management Group, LLC (AMG) is seeking an Installation Engineer to oversee onsite technicians during the VA EHRM deployment and training project. You will coordinate hardware setup, imaging, AD assignments, and network connectivity at training sites, ensuring devices are ready for scheduled security scans and classroom use.

Travel up to 50% is required; you may drive or fly to multiple sites and work at the VA when not traveling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, configuring or troubleshooting IP networks.
• Experience leading technical teams and working onsite with customers.
• Familiar with network hardware and Wi‑Fi configurations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; report writing expected.
• Willing to travel up to 50% and have personal transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite technicians supporting VA EHRM deployment and training.
• Manage equipment setup, imaging, and AD assignments for training sites.
• Configure network connectivity and ensure training seat readiness.
• Support baseband and internet connectivity, and Wi‑Fi management.
• Provide on-site support for installations and issue resolution.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate workload with limited supervision.

Skills

Network design

Team leadership

Wi-Fi configuration

Network hardware installation

IT support & imaging

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Travel readiness

Transportation availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Total 10+ years experience or 18+ years without degree

Tools

Active Directory

Windows deployment

Network monitoring

Inventory management

Job description

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, computer is available for scheduled security scans and update, Active Directory assignment for training use, configure network connectivity in the training room, and computer peripherals are installed at each training seat. You will be responsible for baseband network Connectivity-Configuration, Management, Issue Resolution Internet Connectivity- Configuration, and Issue Resolution as well as Wi‑Fi hardware configuration/management. Will be responsible for hardware start-up, imaging, configuration, updating, naming, break/fix, and issue resolution. You will be managing inventory and network connectivity at each training site ensuring connectivity during all training sessions. You will be responsible for support during installations and ongoing support for issue resolution, potential for onsite support tasks, and you will be operating with limited supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Will need to consistently traverse around the site campus/training sites transporting equipment to various office buildings and frequently stoop, crouch, and reach to setup/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

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
• Experience with hardware and software support, troubleshooting, system imaging, hardware break‟ix 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
• Experience as IT helpdesk Tier 2

Hourly rate of pay

$42.99/hr

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401K Plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

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