About this Senior Field Engineer role at Leidos
Leidos is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to support a position in Northern Virginia. 30-40% CONUS travel is required for this position.
The Field Engineer will deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, telecommunications systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer operations. This is a fast-paced program that requires someone who works well in a dynamic environment.
The Field Engineer is responsible for procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. Responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and training of less experienced staff. Must have the ability to complete complex assignments without direction and direct those engineers that are more junior. Additional Field Engineer duties shall include but are not limited to the following:
The work will vary based on site specific requirements, but shall include, as applicable, the following types of activities:
- Perform the physical setup and configuration of desktop hardware and software to include external peripherals that may be required.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
- 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 desktop and network anomalies and contact the appropriate groups for additional support.
- Serve as technical liaison between the site and the appropriate technical business areas for resolution of IT issues and system upgrades.
- Build workstations per established procedures.
- Manage software and hardware support as needed.
- Maintain access control by creating new user accounts, maintain existing accounts, and troubleshoot user login or access issues.
- Monitor server activities and provide technical support that requires expert knowledge using advanced technical principles.
- Maintain operational status of all phone systems.
- After hours response/resolution for technical issues
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; and at least 8 years of experience or 12 years of related experience performing engineering functions on programs of similar size, scope, and complexity ion lieu of degree.
- Must have an active TS/SCI with poly to be considered
- 8+ years as an engineer supporting technical programs
- Experience in IP Related Services: TCP/IP
- Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
- Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation/connection
- Working knowledge of CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable, connectors, and demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment
- Knowledge of fiber, servers, routers, edge switches and desktop hardware.
- Experience using Remedy, VISIO, and MS Office
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Original Posting:
October 20, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
