Field Engineer

Posted:
1/30/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Field Engineer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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At CACI, our philosophy of employee development and advancement rests on a cultural foundation of providing unlimited and equal opportunity for growth, recognition, and rewards. We provide the environment, support and responsive, available management to nurture and stretch your abilities. We also offer a career mobility program to make it easy to build a dynamic career at CACI and offer flexible work schedule arrangements to support work/life balance.

CACI’s NEW Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy allows employees to take vacation as needed, without a set number of minimum or maximum days, and is available day one of employment!  CACI has been named one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies and has been named an Energage Top Workplace USA for 2023!

CACI also has more than 20 Communities of Practice to share and gain skills and knowledge regarding various technologies and topics including SAP, Salesforce, Agile Development, and many more. The associated Learning Academies provide training and certifications to gain additional skills and build your brand.  With over 25,000 employees worldwide, CACI has been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

CACI is seeking a hard-working mission minded individual for a Field Engineer opportunity in Fairfax, VA.

What You’ll Get to Do:

CACI is seeking a hard-working mission minded individual who possesses expertise/experience with installing and maintaining a host of today’s latest communication systems and complex networks. The selected candidate will be expected to work in remote autonomous environments across the globe and collaborate with a diverse cadre of IT Operational Specialist, LAN/WAN Engineers as well as Facility management and Logistical professionals. Although your primary role will be to install and maintain communications systems/networks you will also be expected to provide measurable input into new products, processes, systems, and/or operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall function results.


More About the Role:

Field Engineer to support a position in Northern Virginia. Up to 25% travel is required both CONUS/OCONUS for this position.


The Field Engineer will deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer IT infrastructure and enterprise operations.

The Field Engineer is responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. 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. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

  • Evaluate sites 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


You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Requires 6 years’ experience as a field engineer supporting technical programs, however expertise, training and actual work experience with specific systems and/or technology is significantly more important than the number of years of experience
  • Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPP, and SIP (Desired)
  • Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches (Desired)
  • Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection (Desired)
  • Working knowledge of CAT 5, CAT 6, and Fiber Optic cable, connectors, and demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment
  • Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more
  • Top Secret/SCI w/Full Scope Poly Required



What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$64,400 - $135,100