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Frequent travel required, up to 75% during active deployments.\nJoin our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!\nThis is a hands-on, entry-to-mid-level field role for someone eager to build their skills in network and systems deployment. The Field Technician supports the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of network and systems infrastructure at customer and program sites across the United States. 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The role sits within the Strategic Services Division's Engineering Capabilities Group, reporting to the Deputy Program Manager - Technical.\nThis position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.\nThis position may require extended on-site assignments of up to 4-6 weeks.\nROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nTravel with field teams to customer and program sites nationwide to support installations, deployments, and infrastructure build-outs, including site surveys, rack-and-cable work, and acceptance testing\nAssist with configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure according to established program baselines and documented procedures\nInstall, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and servers, including account provisioning, patching, and backup verification, with guidance from senior engineers\nProvide on-site and remote end-user support, resolving hardware, software, mobile device, and peripheral issues, and help deploy imaging and endpoint management tools\nApply security baselines to deployed systems, maintain accountability for equipment and sensitive material in transit, and follow established change control procedures\nContribute to as-built documentation, site records, network diagrams, and trip reports, and escalate issues appropriately to senior Field Engineers, Systems Engineers, and program management\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field preferred\n1+ years of relevant experience in IT support, field operations, help desk, or systems/network administration (military IT experience welcome)\nFoundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching) and basic hands-on experience with network hardware\nFamiliarity with Windows and/or Linux administration\nStrong troubleshooting instincts, willingness to learn, and ability to follow technical procedures accurately\nWillingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations throughout the United States, including extended on-site assignments; valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a passport\nMust be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nActive Top Secret (TS) clearance\nCertifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, or CCNA (or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe)\nExposure to virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)\nExperience working in secure, classified, or closed network environments\nFamiliarity with structured cabling, power distribution, and rack layout practices\nExposure to secure communications or VTC systems\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nAbility to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in equipment rooms and confined spaces, use ladders and hand tools, and remain on foot for extended periods during installation activity.\nSALARY\nSalary Range: $70,000 - $95,000\nThe pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. 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