Telecommunications Specialist - Field Engineer

Convirgence; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Convirgence is seeking Field Engineers in Herndon, Virginia, with Active TS/SCI clearance. The role requires maintaining technical equipment, supporting configuration and testing of communications systems, and conducting site surveys.

Ideal candidates should have a strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering, experience with Windows platforms, and knowledge of network configurations. Additional skills in providing Tier 3 support and technical leadership are essential. This fast-paced environment demands strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering required.
• Experience with Windows platform and Microsoft applications essential.
• Knowledge of PC virtualization and TCP/IP routing needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong awareness of technical equipment for projects.
• Support procurement and configuration of communication systems.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare system documentation as required.

Skills

Microsoft Systems Engineering

Windows 10/Server 2012/2016

Hyper-V virtualization

TCP/IP routing

Tier 3 Support

network switches/routers/firewalls

fiber optics/Ethernet cabling

McAfee product suite

technical leadership

communication skills

Tools

Microsoft applications

secure script use

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED*

Job Description

Field Engineers must maintain a strong awareness of technical equipment; be able to apply the Sponsor’s project management model for development and installation efforts; and provide build, testing, analysis, deployment, and troubleshooting/lifecycle support for innovative hardware/software/network systems and applications.

Support includes procurement of required equipment or components to support build-out of communications systems; uncrating, set‑up and build‑out of new equipment. Hardware and software configuration and customization of packages, system integration and testing of built packages, pack‑out and shipment of the completed packages. System integration and testing of built packages, preparation of customer system documentation, conducting site surveys as needed prior to installation, drawings of rack elevations, training of onsite customer personnel on installed packages, test, inspection, verification of all customer communications systems ensuring compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures and project management requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering and providing support to those systems.
• Strong recent experience in Windows platform operating system and Microsoft applications including Windows 10 and Server 2012 / 2016 suite.
• Knowledge of virtualization products with a focus on Hyper‑V.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP routing and use of secure scripts.
• Experience providing Tier 3 Support to technical systems.
• Experience configuring, installing and maintaining network multi‑layer switches, routers, firewalls, workstations, satellite, and secure communications.
• Experience installing and terminating fiber optics and Ethernet cables.
• Experience with McAfee product suite.
• Demonstrated strong performance as an Engineer, developing or implementing information systems with a broad experience base across the entire project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated strong performance as a technical leader working in a multi‑contractor, on‑site and virtual environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts, and thoughts across multiple technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in fast pace, high pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in Customer OCONUS environments.
• Experience performing site surveys for systems installations, infrastructure and power requirements.
• Experience providing technical training for both foreign and domestic audiences.
• Technical Certifications: MCSE and/or CCIE.