What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job Description
Job#: 1368827
Job Description:
If interested, please reach out to Luke, at
Job Description
This is a remote position that requires extensive travel throughout the Continental US. Travel ranges from 2 weeks to several months on site. Provides technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration, and/or enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems. On-site engineering technicians who utilize analytical and critical thinking to troubleshoot issues and problems with equipment or systems. Applies theories and write reports to outline issues and solutions. Perform site survey and implementation activities to support an Army VoIP implementation / TDM telephony decommissioning project. The work will be performed at military bases in the Continental United States. The candidate must have, and maintain, a SECRET clearance. The position requires travel up to 75%.
Site Survey Activities
Site Preparation Activities
Site Implementation Activities
Required Skills:
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Job Description:
If interested, please reach out to Luke, at
Job Description
This is a remote position that requires extensive travel throughout the Continental US. Travel ranges from 2 weeks to several months on site. Provides technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration, and/or enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems. On-site engineering technicians who utilize analytical and critical thinking to troubleshoot issues and problems with equipment or systems. Applies theories and write reports to outline issues and solutions. Perform site survey and implementation activities to support an Army VoIP implementation / TDM telephony decommissioning project. The work will be performed at military bases in the Continental United States. The candidate must have, and maintain, a SECRET clearance. The position requires travel up to 75%.
Site Survey Activities
- Participation in site surveys to produce a distinct work package that documents existing installation telephony infrastructure from the core equipment to the
- Development of floor space diagrams, rack/equipment diagrams, network diagrams, connectivity tables, etc.
- Development of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all of the installation-specific equipment and materials to enable successful execution by field engineers and technicians.
- Use of Fluke TesCom 990DSL CopperPro Series II Broadband Loop Tester test set and other test equipment as required.
Site Preparation Activities
- Installation of equipment racks, identification of power requirements, and the installation of cables, cable ladder racks and patch panels.
- Hardware/software installation and removal
- Physical installation of the equipment into a rack or cabinet, the installation of any necessary component devices,
- Installation of all required power cabling, and the installation of all required network and interface cables to facilitate required interconnectivity.
Site Implementation Activities
- Hardware configuration upgrades
- Installation of any necessary component devices, the installation of all required power cabling, and the installation of all required network and interface cables to facilitate the required interconnectivity.
- Activation actions include all equipment configurations and testing required to facilitate the acceptance of the devices.
- Site wiring implementation, inspection/testing, and removal.
- Generation of survey reports and completion reports to include as-installed documentation (Red Line drawings).
- De-installation, removal, decommissioning of existing TDM infrastructure
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree or experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years of experience.
- Installation and configuration of VoIP telephony system components and ancillary equipment/services, in addition to a thorough understanding of the necessary requirements to support infrastructure equipment including space, power, HVAC, and cabling and connectivity.
- Ability to identify and document all components of the existing TDM telephony system.
- Familiarity with Avaya and Nortel PBX components is a must.
- Ability to understand and apply DISN Implementation standards and commercial best practices Possess a working knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers, and possess the skill and expertise necessary to install these network devices
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint
- Ability to troubleshoot TDM and VoIP phone issues.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work in confined spaces
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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