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Central Intelligence Agency
Field IT Engineer
Washington, District of ColumbiaOther Agencies and Independent Organizations
$75K – $133Kposted range
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Posted 1 week ago · listed on USAJOBS
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Field IT Technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer, network, and telecommunications systems in Agency data centers worldwide.Duties
- As a Field IT Engineer for CIA, you will be primarily responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer, network and telecommunications systems in the Agency's data centers worldwide. As well, Field IT Engineers provide supporting roles to the installation, operation, and maintenance of AC power distribution grids. Field IT Engineers will directly participate in the full project life cycle completing tasks such as surveys, planning initial installs or upgrades, modifying and configuring systems, and documenting communications systems for the associated infrastructure for a variety of environments around the world. Systems supported by Field IT Engineers include: LAN/WAN technology, terrestrial and RF communications platforms (to include satellite, VHF/UHF, and microwave systems), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cryptographic equipment, category 5/6 ethernet and fiber optics connectivity infrastructure. The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. Field IT Engineers typically work overseas in a temporary travel status up to 50% of the time. Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh, and challenging environments. Opportunities to live and work overseas are also available, and most Field IT Engineers live abroad at some point in their careers. Field IT Engineers receive benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact their overall compensation.