AV Network Installation Technician

PEAKE•Augusta, GA

7d•$55,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

PEAKE is seeking a skilled, self-motivated AV Network Installation Technician to join their team supporting critical government infrastructure at Fort Gordon, GA. This role focuses on the physical and field-side buildout of network and audiovisual infrastructure. Responsibilities include hands-on execution of running structured cabling, terminating endpoints, configuring workstations, and setting up, operating, and dismantling AV equipment for live and recorded events. The technician will ensure all connections and systems perform to mission standards, validating installation quality throughout. This is a field-facing installation position, not a backend administration or software configuration role. An active DoW Secret clearance or higher is required.

Requirements

Active DoW Secret clearance or higher.
Direct hands-on experience in cabling, network infrastructure installation, or AV systems installation.
Demonstrated experience with copper (CAT 5/6) and fiber optic cabling — installation, termination, and testing.
Familiarity with structured cabling standards and closet hardware installation.
Ability to configure networks and perform installation-level troubleshooting to validate connectivity and system performance.
Previous team lead duties on relevant installation or infrastructure projects.
Physically capable of field work: maneuvering around installation sites and comms closets, prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
Must be able to work safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Security+ certification.
BICSI Installer/Technician certification or equivalent, proven experience as a fiber optic specialist.
Military networking, AV/communications, or SATCOM background.
Applicable hardware, software, or AV system certifications commensurate with the technical environment.

Responsibilities

Install CAT 6 and Fiber Optic structured cable distribution systems, including pulling cable, fire stopping, cable dressing, and labeling to industry standards.
Terminate all forms of Ethernet and fiber cabling using various methods, demonstrating familiarity with connector types and manufacturers.
Install closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
Test single-mode and multi-mode fiber installations, utilizing Fluke and OTDR testing, fiber optic troubleshooting, and fiber characterization testing and resolution.
Configure workstations and perform network troubleshooting to confirm installed connections are performing as intended.
Demonstrate familiarity with DISA installation procedures and operational guidelines (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, Centrix).
Set up, operate, maintain, and dismantle AV equipment including microphones, speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live and recorded events.
Route and terminate AV signal cabling, verifying signal flow and equipment functionality from source to display and output.
Troubleshoot AV system issues and validate quality of signal, audio clarity, and visual output prior to event execution.
Support integration of AV systems with network infrastructure where required by the scope of work.
Coordinate with facility stakeholders and team members to execute AV installations aligned with client and mission requirements.
Attend training and safety meetings; adhere to company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Serve in a team lead capacity as needed, providing guidance and quality oversight to junior technicians.
Adapt to varying client environments and technology stacks, as the range of equipment encountered will reflect the scope of each engagement.