Navy Field Engineer/Technical Support Specialist

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a highly motivated Navy Field Engineer / Technical Support Specialist to support NAVSEA and NSWC Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) programs as part of an In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) team. This position aligns with DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role 411 – Technical Support Specialist and supports shipboard assessments, fleet technical assistance, engineering investigations, modernization efforts, and lifecycle sustainment activities aboard U.S. Navy vessels and shore facilities.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate activities with NAVSEA, NSWCPD, shipyards, Regional Maintenance Centers, and fleet stakeholders. - Conduct shipboard technical assessments, surveys, equipment evaluations, and engineering investigations. - Support remote technical assistance activities, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective action development. - Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and cybersecurity systems. - Support fleet modernization efforts, technology refreshes, upgrades, and installations. - Assist in development and execution of system integration, operational, acceptance, and validation testing. - Evaluate system configurations and verify compliance with approved technical baselines, cybersecurity requirements, and engineering documentation. - Perform hardware and software fault isolation and corrective maintenance. - Train fleet operators and maintainers in operation and maintenance of deployed systems. - Prepare technical reports, assessment findings, engineering recommendations, and corrective action documentation. - Participate in fleet technical assist visits, casualty response efforts, and emergent engineering support activities. - Support cybersecurity compliance efforts including STIG implementation, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and RMF-related activities.

Education and Experience

Candidates shall meet one of the following qualification pathways: - Option 1: High School Diploma or equivalent, minimum four (4) years of military service, preferably U.S. Navy, and experience supporting information technology, networking, cybersecurity, communications, or mission systems. - Option 2: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Required Skills

- Windows and Linux administration and troubleshooting - Network troubleshooting and diagnostics - Hardware installation, maintenance, and repair - TCP/IP networking fundamentals - Technical documentation and reporting - Cybersecurity best practices and system hardening - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently in operational fleet environments

Required Certifications

- CompTIA A+ - CompTIA Network+

Security Clearance

- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred.