Field IT/Systems Engineer
About the Role
Transformational Security is seeking a highly capable Field Systems Engineer with expertise in IT systems administration, networking, and cybersecurity supporting RF security systems. You will ensure deployed systems remain secure, patched, accredited, and fully mission-ready while serving as a trusted technical representative at customer sites. This position blends hands-on field work with IT operations, RMF/ATO support, RF system integration, and system diagnostics.
Location: 9101 Guilford Rd Columbia, MD 21046
Responsibilities
- • Administer Windows-based systems, enforce configuration baselines, apply STIGs, and maintain cybersecurity compliance.
- • Perform patch management, vulnerability scanning, remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
- • Troubleshoot OS, application, networking, and performance issues using system logs and diagnostic tools.
- • Support RMF/ATO documentation including SSP updates, POA&M entries, evidence gathering, and control validation.
- • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, field diagnostics, and system performance verification.
- • Serve as the on-site technical expert and primary interface with customer personnel
- • Configure and troubleshoot network devices, VLANs, routing, firewall settings, and IP schemas.
- • Perform network health assessments and maintain accurate network diagrams.
- • Support RF-related infrastructure including antenna connections, coax routing, and verifying RF signal paths.
- • Perform signal integrity checks and basic RF analysis during installation and troubleshooting.
- • Install, integrate, and commission complete systems including servers, sensors, antennas, RF components, structured cabling, and supporting hardware.
- • Perform hands-on mounting, cable routing, equipment replacement, and system validation to ensure proper configuration and functionality.
- • Conduct RF performance checks using spectrum analyzers or similar tools to confirm operational readiness.
- • Perform site surveys to assess environmental, RF, infrastructure, and installation requirements.
- • Assist with on-site system upgrades, configuration changes, and new capability deployments.
Requirements
- • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- • Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, EE, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
- • Strong Windows system administration experience including GPO management, patching, and system hardening.
- • Understanding of networking concepts (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls).
- • Familiarity with RMF/ATO processes, cybersecurity controls, and accreditation documentation.
- • Experience with vulnerability management tools (ACAS, Nessus), STIG Viewer, WSUS, or SCCM.
- • Ability to perform hands-on installation of equipment, cabling, servers, and field components.
- • Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and RF signal flow documentation.
- • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work independently at customer sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- • CompTIA Security+, Network+, CISSP, CCNA, or DoD 8140-equivalent certifications.
- • Experience with Linux, PowerShell scripting, or configuration automation tools.
- • Experience with RF, SIGINT, or electronic surveillance systems in operational environments.
- • Knowledge of RF fundamentals such as gain, attenuation, noise floor, SNR, and frequency planning.
- • Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, and power meters.
- • Experience documenting complex systems including IT infrastructure, RF chains, and system topologies.
- • Strong communication and client interaction skills with ability to produce clear technical documentation.
Keys to success
As an independently owned subsidiary of HEICO, our employees get the best of both worlds between being part of a small agile company with the stability and support that a large corporation offers. We foster innovation and promote a creative and collaborative environment, where Team Members demonstrate a set of behaviors and values known in the company as HEICO’s Five Keys to Success:
Passion and Will to Win
Dedication and Commitment
Progressive
Resourceful
Trustworthy
This set of behaviors helps to create an engaging environment which is critical to our success.
Our culture makes us unique as an organization.
This is evident in everything we do, from the products we manufacture, to how we treat our business partners and, more importantly, how we treat each other.