Field Deployment Analyst

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Title: Field Deployment Analyst

Location: Remote

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): COMPTIA A+, Network+, Security+

Job Description
The Field Deployment Analyst is responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and fielding hardware, software, network systems, and in-service applications at designated customer field sites. This may include conducting pre-deployment testing and validation to ensure seamless integration into existing federal IT environments, as well as supporting large-scale hardware rollouts, infrastructure upgrades, and system modernization initiatives across assigned locations.

Education and Background

BA or BS degree and five years of experience, or a High School degree

The Field Deployment Analyst delivers technical troubleshooting to resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues affecting agency network. The role is responsible for rapidly evaluating network disruptions to determine whether an operational outage stems from a commercial circuit failure or an internal facility defect. Upon identifying failed network or system components, the incumbent implements targeted remediation up to and including component replacement to restore operational status, escalating complex issues to Tier 3 field engineering support when higher-level technical intervention is required. Throughout the diagnostic and resolution process, the incumbent collaborates actively with colleagues, customer representatives, internal management, and external vendors to align on troubleshooting strategies and drive swift, effective issue resolution.

This Field Deployment Analyst requires close coordination with Network Operations Centers (NOCs), network engineers, and other field technicians to maintain peak operational readiness. The Field Deployment Analyst works collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to execute scheduled deployment windows and conduct site surveys, and serves as a coordination point for escalation paths between field technicians and back-office engineering groups.

The Field Deployment Analyst works with assigned Project managers to contribute comprehensive site deployment reports, post-installation verification logs, and incident post-mortems to document field activity and outcomes. This includes assisting with updating project schedules, tracking matrices, and asset management databases to accurately reflect real-time field status. This role is also responsible for keeping program leadership and customer stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and deployment bottlenecks throughout the project lifecycle

Years of Experience
Seven years of experience performing IT technical support for federal customers

Required Skills

- Experience with the following:

- Expertise with Cisco layer 2/3 devices and experience with Palo Alto firewalls

- Support a rotating on-call schedule and support on-call requests

- Experience with Palo Alto firewall products

- DHS or CBP experience

- Operating System Experience: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Working Conditions
Must be able to travel around the United States.

Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we be