Senior Field Engineer

Leidos Holdings Inc

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$131,300–$237,350 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Control, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Workstations, Customer Support/Service, Desktop Administration, Desktop Hardware, Desktop PC, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Engineering, Ethernet Cable, Hardware Administration, Hardware Installation, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet/Online Service, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Administration/Management, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, On Site Support, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Remedy, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Support, Telecommunications, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, User Account Administration, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 12, 2026

For 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 - $237,350.00

The 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.

About the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/