Field Engineer - Expert

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals. We are seeking a Field Engineer to support mission-critical communications infrastructure and enterprise networking operations for a key U.S. Government customer.

The Field Engineer - Expert will be responsible for deploying, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing enterprise IT and communications infrastructure in support of global customer operations. This position requires extensive hands-on experience with networking equipment, telecommunications systems, structured cabling, and infrastructure deployments in both CONUS and OCONUS environments. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams supporting mission-critical installations around the world.

The Field Engineer - Expert shall possess the following capabilities:

Deploy, install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise network and communications equipment supporting customer operations.

Conduct domestic and international site surveys to evaluate facility readiness and develop installation plans.

Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, telecommunications equipment, servers, UPS systems, and supporting infrastructure.

Perform system integration, operational testing, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting of installed equipment.

Install, terminate, test, and certify CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.

Configure and maintain AC/DC power systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment.

Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity and hardware issues in remote operational environments.

Coordinate equipment shipments, deliveries, inventory, and logistics activities supporting field installations.

Produce and maintain technical documentation, installation drawings, system diagrams, and as-built documentation using government standards and procedures.

Train customer personnel in the operation, maintenance, and testing of installed communications and network systems.

Provide technical leadership during field deployments while managing installation activities and ensuring projects remain on schedule.

Support large-scale infrastructure modernization efforts and enterprise technology refresh initiatives.

Ensure compliance with customer engineering standards, installation procedures, and security requirements.

Travel internationally (OCONUS) up to 50% in support of customer mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum six (6) years of experience as a Field Engineer supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, communications systems, or network engineering programs.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted.

Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco routers and switches.

Demonstrated experience with IP networking technologies

Experience leading field installation efforts and supporting project planning, preparation, and execution.

Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues while performing onsite customer installations.

Demonstrated experience installing and supporting AC/DC power systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment.

Demonstrated experience with structured cabling including CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: $155,000 - $180,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested!).
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has won numerous awards, including Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun. Across more than 20 prime contracts, RealmOne is a premier innovator for the Government and Department of Defense, and our team is located across the United States.