Field Service IT Engineer-TS

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: Network Field Service 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.

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, switch port 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.

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.

• Network design
• General tradesman skills (drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing)
• Understanding of…