Network Installation Technician

Global Enterprise Services, LLC•Fort Meade, MD

16d•$60,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Network Installation Technician supports a large federal agency’s network infrastructure under the Defense Enclave Services contract. The role conducts surveys, designs, and deployments of structured networks and helps maintain the environment’s security posture. Work includes new installations, lifecycle replacements, cable plant projects, and wireless installations compliant with commercial, TEMPEST, and NIST standards. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship, as well as 90–100% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Understanding of ANSI/TIA-568 and 569 standards.
Knowledge of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) requirements for classified systems, as directed by Security and/or the Certified Tempest Technical Authority (CTTA).
Knowledge of National Security Telecommunication & Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003.
Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards.
Ability to create topology diagrams and rack elevations using Visio.
Experience with OTDRs, cable testers, and network sniffers to develop reports for infrastructure certification documentation.
BICSI certification.
Sec+ certification.

Responsibilities

Lead network surveys, designs, and installations under government direction.
Conduct site surveys of customer-premise networks in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Install, connect, and test network infrastructure equipment, including switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and wireless controllers.
Create detailed site survey reports documenting existing infrastructure, NIST and TEMPEST compliance, and design recommendations.
Configure, install, test, certify, and troubleshoot network infrastructure cabling.
Ensure network cabling infrastructure complies with current NIST and TEMPEST standards.
Build and install equipment racks.
Install, dress, label, and terminate Cat6 and fiber cable in telecommunications rooms.
Test and troubleshoot network infrastructure issues on SIPR and NIPR networks.
Create accurate reports and documentation to design and certify network infrastructure.
Track and manage project tasks and ensure timely completion.
Develop Bills of Material (BOM) for network plant design requirements.
Plan and perform preventive maintenance and scheduled upgrades, including lifecycle replacements.
Investigate physical faults in the network.
Report network infrastructure deployment status to key stakeholders.
Maintain flexible working hours to support off-hour work when needed.