Network Technician 1

Amentum•Hanover, MD

2d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Provides installation, operations, and troubleshooting support for voice, data, and network communications systems serving classrooms and virtual learning environments. Installs and maintains network cabling and components, performs routine connectivity verification and monitoring checks, documents issues and corrective actions, and escalates complex problems to network engineering staff under Government-approved procedures. Supports approved network upgrades and changes during scheduled maintenance windows and maintains audit-ready records of work performed. The courses supported are active Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700, and contract core hours are 1000 to 1400. The role requires a TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. Applicants must meet one of the listed education and experience pathways. Network+ or an equivalent entry-level networking certification is desired. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screening. The employer identifies this as a drug-free workplace and notes screening may include marijuana and other federally controlled substances. Employees are also responsible for following safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and completing applicable training and responsibilities.

Requirements

A TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required.
One of the following education and experience pathways is required: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with no experience; an associate's degree or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma/GED and four years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience includes installing and maintaining network cabling and components; basic Layer 1–3 connectivity troubleshooting; using common network tools such as cable testers and basic packet capture; and documenting work in ticketing or tracking systems.
Must comply with company drug and alcohol policies and successfully complete the drug screening process as a condition of employment.
Must read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Nice To Haves

Network+ or an equivalent entry-level networking certification.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain network infrastructure components for classroom and training environments, including switches, routers, access points, patch panels, and cabling, according to direction and site standards.
Install and terminate copper and/or fiber cable, label cabling, and perform basic physical-layer testing such as continuity, link-light, and port verification using approved tools.
Perform routine connectivity checks and basic troubleshooting, including verifying link status, validating VLAN or port assignments as directed, and confirming IP connectivity.
Capture diagnostic details needed for escalation of network problems.
Monitor network status using Government-approved tools or dashboards where available, and report anomalies or outages through approved ticketing and escalation channels.
Support scheduled network maintenance and upgrades by completing assigned implementation checklist steps and conducting post-change connectivity verification.
Document network issues, actions taken, and results in Government-approved tracking systems.
Maintain accurate labeling and update as-built records as directed.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements; complete required training and fulfill applicable self-aid/buddy-aid, emergency response, and safety committee responsibilities.