Field Engineer
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87100 - 157450
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a Junior Field Engineer to become a key part of our customer-facing technical this role youll be responsible for installing configuring and supporting enterprise software solutions built on framework and Microsoft SQL Server primarily in Windows environments. The position offers a dynamic mix of onsite implementation and remote troubleshooting and calls for excellent communication skills a collaborative mindset and a strong desire to learn and grow.
This position will be worked on site in Newport News VA. It will support a flexible telework friendly schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Install configure and commission software solutions on Windows servers and client systems.
- Deploy tune and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server instances required by application stacks.
- Configure and application environments IIS and related Windows services.
- Perform field site assessments gather technical requirements and validate system readiness.
- Provide onsite and remote technical support during installations upgrades and cutovers.
- Follow deployment checklists document changes and produce post-installation reports.
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineers or development teams and track resolution.
- Maintain inventory software images and configuration templates for repeatable deployments.
- Participate in customer training and knowledge-transfer sessions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience experience may be able to be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance
- 1 years of hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments.
- Security or equivalent or willing to obtain
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server administration fundamentals (installation backup/restore basic performance tuning).
- Basic experience application configuration and IIS.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience using logs event viewer and diagnostic tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable interacting with customers onsite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Prior exposure to SQL Server Agent maintenance plans and T-SQL querying for diagnostics.
- Help desk field support or systems administration background.
- Basic networking knowledge including DNS Active Directory and firewall rules.
- Experience with deployment automation scripting (PowerShell) or configuration management tools.
- IT certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals MTA or VMware Certified Associate.
- Experience scripting with PowerShell
- Linux administration experience
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Original Posting:
October 7 2025For 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- Technical Documentation
- Windows
- On-Site Support
- Test Equipment
- Linux
- Internet
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Assistance
- Troubleshoot
- Problem Resolution
- Setup
- hardware
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
