Field Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
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Similar $144k
This role $130k
$81k most similar roles pay here $194k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $110,918–$178,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Field Engineer

Field Engineer The Field Engineer joins the Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure Processing Node team to support all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. This role involves conducting site surveys, installations, configurations, and acceptance procedures for fielded products while maintaining communication with site points of contact. The engineer will manage technical documentation, participate in Scrum meetings, and track tasks using Jira and Confluence. Key technical requirements include experience with AWS, Networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, SQL, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Artifactory, and Guacamole. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and proficiency in DevSecOps tool chains to troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware. The role addresses the technical challenge of providing a network-centric approach to battle management for the Department of the Air Force.

What you'll do

  • Conduct site surveys, installations, and configurations to field products at various locations.
  • Perform site acceptance procedures and maintain communication with points of contact for fielded equipment.
  • Prepare technical documentation including logs, checklists, configuration data, and presentation materials.
  • Document all engagement notes, feedback, and errors while creating out-brief reports for stakeholders.
  • Manage tasks within Jira by providing updates, moving items to appropriate categories, and participating in Scrum meetings.
  • Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.
  • Identify and resolve operational, tooling, and process inefficiencies proactively.

What we're looking for

  • Active and current TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of field engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 6-10 years of experience.
  • Ability to travel to onsite installations both within CONUS and OCONUS on short notice.
  • Experience with AWS, Networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, SQL, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole.
  • Knowledge and experience working with DevSecOps tool chains.
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.
  • Experience in preparing technical documentation and mentoring junior team members.
  • Required certification: DOD 8140 IAT II (Intermediate) or GIAC Security Essentials or GICSP or SSCP.

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