Lead Network Technician

Nakupuna Companies•Miramar, CA

2d•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Nakupuna Consulting is seeking experienced Network Technician Leads to support the US Marine Corps Voice Modernization effort across multiple West Coast installations, with primary operations centered at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, California. Nakupuna provides full Engineering, Furnishing, Installation, Securing, Testing, and Turnover (EFIST) services to deliver modernized Cisco-based voice and network infrastructure. This includes deployment of IP telephony (Cisco 9800-series), gateway systems, power infrastructure, and supporting network components. The Network Technician Lead serves as both the on-site crew lead and a key contributor to project deliverables, working closely with Nakupuna’s Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure execution is aligned with contract requirements, documentation standards, and Government expectations. This is a Key Personnel position. Responsibilities The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Field Leadership & Execution Lead a field installation crew (4–5 technicians) in executing network and voice infrastructure deployments across multiple installations Direct daily installation activities including: Cisco IP phone deployments (e.g., 9841 series) VG420 gateway installations UPS systems and rack-mounted equipment Network switch and cabling activities (as required) Manage daily production targets and ensure adherence to schedule and sequencing Serve as the primary on-site escalation point for technical and execution issues Coordinate directly with: Regional Project Managers UC and Network Engineers Government site representatives Verification, Cutover, and Validation Support Lead and support: Verification Site Surveys (VSS) Implementation and cutover activities System validation and troubleshooting Execute and oversee high-risk activities such as: Voice cutovers System outages and transitions Ensure installations meet EFIST requirements for: Functionality Security Operational readiness Deliverables & PMO Integration Work directly with Nakupuna’s Project Management Team to develop and support contract deliverables, including: Site-specific installation reports Verification Site Survey documentation Equipment inventory and asset tracking updates As-built documentation and configuration records Input to PCA/PCR acceptance documentation Provide field-derived data and insights to ensure deliverables accurately reflect on-site conditions and completed work Review and validate documentation for: Accuracy Completeness Alignment with contract requirements Support preparation for: Government reviews Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) Acceptance events Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Enforce quality standards and installation best practices across all crew activities Ensure compliance with: Configuration management processes Documentation requirements Safety protocols Identify and communicate: Field issues Process inefficiencies Opportunities to improve deployment execution Provide feedback to engineering and PMO teams to refine: Technical solutions Deployment approaches

Requirements

Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Solid understanding of: TCP/IP networking VLANs, switching, and Ethernet IP telephony systems (Cisco preferred)
Ability to translate field execution into clear, accurate documentation
Strong communication skills with both technical teams and Government stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multi-site environments
High School Diploma required
3–5+ years of experience in network or voice infrastructure deployment
Experience leading installation teams or crews required
Active Secret Clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in communications rooms, IDFs, MDFs
Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, and overhead work

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technical documentation or deliverables preferred
Cisco certifications (CCNA or higher) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a field installation crew (4–5 technicians) in executing network and voice infrastructure deployments across multiple installations
Direct daily installation activities including: Cisco IP phone deployments (e.g., 9841 series) VG420 gateway installations UPS systems and rack-mounted equipment Network switch and cabling activities (as required)
Manage daily production targets and ensure adherence to schedule and sequencing
Serve as the primary on-site escalation point for technical and execution issues
Coordinate directly with: Regional Project Managers UC and Network Engineers Government site representatives
Lead and support: Verification Site Surveys (VSS) Implementation and cutover activities System validation and troubleshooting
Execute and oversee high-risk activities such as: Voice cutovers System outages and transitions
Ensure installations meet EFIST requirements for: Functionality Security Operational readiness
Work directly with Nakupuna’s Project Management Team to develop and support contract deliverables, including: Site-specific installation reports Verification Site Survey documentation Equipment inventory and asset tracking updates As-built documentation and configuration records Input to PCA/PCR acceptance documentation
Provide field-derived data and insights to ensure deliverables accurately reflect on-site conditions and completed work
Review and validate documentation for: Accuracy Completeness Alignment with contract requirements
Support preparation for: Government reviews Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) Acceptance events
Enforce quality standards and installation best practices across all crew activities
Ensure compliance with: Configuration management processes Documentation requirements Safety protocols
Identify and communicate: Field issues Process inefficiencies Opportunities to improve deployment execution
Provide feedback to engineering and PMO teams to refine: Technical solutions Deployment approaches