Field Engineer

Job#: 3033127

Job Description:
Field Engineer

Location: Chantilly, Virginia (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer / Team Lead to support a large-scale digital infrastructure program. This position is responsible for leading and synchronizing all aspects of site survey execution, transforming engineering designs into operational network capability. The role involves working within a secure, resilient, multi-enclave digital infrastructure that connects users from the tactical edge to the strategic enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and synchronize all aspects of site survey execution, serving as the primary point of contact for coordinating team logistics and on-site operations.
• Serve as the primary briefer and report author, preparing and delivering presentations and written reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate across a multi-stakeholder environment, interfacing with internal engineering teams, external performers, and program management.
• Lead the survey and deployment team through technical and operational gaps, addressing deficiencies across network engineering and logistics.
• Support program management and design teams by providing ground-truth site data and operational insights.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent site surveys within an agile delivery environment.
• Ensure team readiness and compliance with all security, travel, and operational protocols across multiple security enclaves.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of related experience or a Master's Degree with 4 years of related experience is required.

Experience: Proven ability to coordinate with multiple entities, including internal teams, external performers, and diverse customers. Demonstrated ability to create executive-level reports and presentations. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35% to CONUS and OCONUS locations is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) experience.
• DoD Systems Engineering experience, including systems-of-systems integration and technical baseline management.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN architecture, Zero Trust frameworks, and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM).
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) or Configuration-as-Code (CaC) methodologies.
• Knowledge of multi-domain transport solutions including terrestrial fiber, COMSATCOM, MILSATCOM, and 5G networks.
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or tactical data distribution networks.
• Experience in the installation of fiber-based, carrier-grade network infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $79.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate's experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.