Field Service IT Engineer

SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position: Field Service IT Engineer

Job Type: Full Time On-site with Travel

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance Requirements: TS SCI Eligible and ability to pass CI polygraph

Travel: 50%

Description:

We are seeking a Field Service IT Engineer to support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of networking and communications equipment at government customer sites. This role requires a hands-on technical professional who is comfortable traveling to customer locations, working in highly sensitive operational environments, and performing both IT/networking tasks and light general contracting work required to complete field installations.

The ideal candidate has experience installing Ethernet and fiber-based networking infrastructure, mounting and securing equipment, building or modifying enclosures, performing basic electrical work, and completing site-ready installations in accordance with customer requirements, safety standards, and project timelines.

Responsibilities:

Travel to government customer sites to install, configure, test, and troubleshoot networking and communications equipment.

Install and terminate Ethernet and fiber optic cabling, including patch panels, switches, routers, media converters, transceivers, and related network infrastructure.

Perform physical installation tasks including equipment mounting, rack and enclosure setup, cable routing, labeling, grounding, and securing hardware.

Conduct light general contracting work as needed to support installations, including basic electrical work, drywall modification or repair, conduit placement, enclosure creation, and wall or ceiling penetrations.

Build, modify, or install protective enclosures, cabinets, racks, and mounting solutions for network and communications equipment.

Verify connectivity and performance of Ethernet and fiber communication links using appropriate test equipment and troubleshooting methods.

Support network equipment configuration, including IP addressing, VLANs, routing basics, switchport configuration, and device validation.

Read and interpret site drawings, network diagrams, wiring diagrams, installation plans, and technical documentation.

Experience:

Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Network Technician, Low Voltage Technician, Systems Installer, IT Infrastructure Technician, or similar hands-on technical role.

Strong knowledge of Ethernet networking, including copper cabling, RJ45 termination, patch panels, switches, routers, IP addressing, VLANs, and basic network troubleshooting.

Working knowledge of fiber optic communications, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber, LC/SC connectors, SFP/SFP+ modules, fiber patching, light levels, and fiber testing concepts.

Experience installing and configuring networking equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, media converters, and rack-mounted devices.

General contracting experience, including basic electrical work, drywall work, equipment mounting, conduit routing, enclosure fabrication or installation, and site modification.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, cable testers, fiber testers, tone generators, multimeters, labelers, and other field installation equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll lead SIXGEN’s efforts to

Identify access points and plans to support network collection based on requirements.

Develop, plan, and execute collection efforts.

Stay on the leading edge of new collection technologies and methods.

You’ll work closely with end-users to identify requirements, conceptualize capabilities, and drive collection efforts.

Preferred skills include:

Network design

General tradesman skills (drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing)

Understanding of construction sites and construction projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

US Citizen with TS SCI eligibility and ability to pass CI polygraph

GED and 10+ years of experience

OR

Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Assurance from an accredited university/college, and/or a Trade Certification/License. AND 7+ years of experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Assurance from an accredited university/college AND 4+ years of experience

OR

Master’s degree in Co…