Senior Network Installation Technician

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Job Summary JCS Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Installation Technician to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position supports Department of Defense network modernization efforts through network surveys, infrastructure deployment, structured cabling installation, and enterprise network equipment implementation.
The successful candidate will support classified environments and ensure network infrastructure installations comply with DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and telecommunications standards. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on experience deploying and certifying network infrastructure in enterprise and government environments.
Network migration efforts are anticipated to continue through September 2027.

Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance: Secret
Salary: $62,000.00 - $91,000.00
Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification. Active BICSI Certification.

What’s in it for you: 

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.  
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.  
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.  
• A robust benefits package: 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
  • Life insurance  
  • Short-and-long term disability  
  • Paid time off (PTO)  
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match 
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program  
  • And more! 

 
What you will do:

• Lead network surveys, infrastructure assessments, and installation activities.
• Conduct site surveys at CONUS and OCONUS customer locations.
• Install, connect, test, and troubleshoot:
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Firewalls
  • Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
  • Wireless Controllers
• Create detailed site survey reports documenting existing infrastructure and design recommendations.
• Develop network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft Visio.
• Install, terminate, label, test, and certify Cat6 and fiber-optic cabling.
• Build and install telecommunications and equipment racks.
• Perform infrastructure certification testing utilizing OTDRs and cable certification equipment.
• Troubleshoot network infrastructure issues in classified environments.
• Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) for network deployment projects.
• Perform lifecycle replacement and network refresh activities.
• Ensure installations comply with applicable DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and customer requirements.
• Track project activities and provide deployment status updates.
• Support after-hours and maintenance-window activities as required.

What you will bring: 

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience; additional 4 years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance. (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Technical Requirements
  • Working knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 telecommunications standards.
  • Knowledge of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) requirements for classified environments.
  • Knowledge of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003.
  • Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards.
  • Experience creating network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft Visio.
  • Hands-on experience installing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting Cat6 and fiber-optic cabling.
• Experience utilizing OTDRs, cable certification testers, and network analysis tools to certify infrastructure.
• Experience installing and testing enterprise network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and wireless controllers.
• Experience conducting network surveys and infrastructure assessments.
• Required Certifications:
  • Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Active BICSI Certification