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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Lead Field/ Network Engineer - **Company:** Kroll Inc - **Location:** Secaucus, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $78,900.0 - $131,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cisco Routers, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Diagrams, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, TCP/IP, Datadog, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Connectivity Problems, Juniper, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Splunk, Network Server, Cisco, Servicenow, User Accounts - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59086009-director-lead-field-network-engineer ## About the Role Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field; or if no degree, 8 to 10 years of related experience performing engineering functions on programs of similar size, scope, and complexity. Experience: At least 10+ years as an engineer directly supporting technical programs., * Due to nature of the work the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background investigation (criminal, employment, education). * Experience in IP related services: TCP/IP. * Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches. * Experience with UPS systems and AC/DC power systems, to include installation and connection. * Working knowledge of CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable and connectors, with demonstrated capability of fabricating required equipment. * Knowledge of fiber, servers, routers, edge switches, and desktop hardware. * Experience using Remedy, Visio, and MS Office. * Demonstrated experience standing up a site, data center, network operations center, or equivalent facility from empty space to operational. * 2 or more years of people leadership experience, formal supervision or sustained technical team lead. * Physical capability to lift and mount equipment and work under raised floors. * Full-time onsite presence; this is not a remote or hybrid role. * As needed - up to 25% within the continental United States, in staggered deployment waves. Desired Skills * CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIP certification. * CISSP or Security+ (certifications listed must include the certification number on submission). * Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet platforms alongside Cisco. * Optical transport and telecommunications infrastructure experience. * Experience with SolarWinds, Splunk, PRTG, Datadog, or Elastic monitoring platforms. * ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platform experience. * Scripting and automation with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible. * ITIL Foundations. * Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers. ## Description You will be the senior technical authority who sets the culture for the stand-up of technical operations centers. You will build, train, and lead a small team. We are hiring an engineer who leads from the floor: someone who came up as a field technician, grew into design and architecture, and never lost hands-on ability. You will deploy, install, and maintain servers, routers, edge switches, telecommunication systems, UPS systems, and desktop PC hardware in support of customer operations. This is a fast-paced program that requires someone who works well in a dynamic environment. Leadership skills matter as much as technology skills at Kroll., Leadership and Culture * Set the technical and professional culture for a small engineering team. * Provide technical direction, leadership, and training to less experienced staff. * Complete complex assignments without direction and direct more junior engineers. * Mentor and develop engineers across senior and mid tires, building depth behind every critical skill. * Build the team's operating rhythm: shift handoffs, escalation discipline, and documentation habits. * Serve as technical liaison between the site and the appropriate technical business area for resolution of IT issues and system upgrades Field Engineering and Installation * Perform the physical setup and configuration of desktop hardware and software, including external peripherals that may be required. * Install applicable equipment, with racks if needed. * Install and connect applicable cables. * Perform onsite testing of equipment and coordinate with other engineers. * Coordinate pick-up and delivery of equipment. * Build workstations per established procedures. Network and Infrastructure Operations * Troubleshoot network connectivity issues. * Troubleshoot desktop and network anomalies and contact the appropriate groups for additional support. * Monitor server activities and provide technical support requiring expert knowledge and advanced technical principles. * Maintain operational status of all telephonic infrastructure and systems. * Manage software and hardware support as needed. * Maintain access control by creating new user accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and troubleshooting user login and access issues. Operations Center Stand-Up * Lead rack, stack, cable, and commissioning work on the monitoring floor and staging lab. * Give procedural input to the planning, preparation, and execution of all projects. * Produce and maintain physical and logical network diagrams, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. * Support readiness reviews and operational acceptance testing. 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