Senior Network Installation Technician

JCS Solutions LLC•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$62,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

JCS Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Installation Technician to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Fort Meade, Maryland. The position supports Department of Defense network modernization through network surveys, infrastructure deployment, structured cabling installation, and enterprise network equipment implementation. The technician will work in classified environments and ensure installations comply with DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, telecommunications standards, and customer requirements. Extensive travel and hands-on experience deploying and certifying network infrastructure in enterprise and government environments are required. Network migration efforts are anticipated to continue through September 2027. The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance, U.S. citizenship, an active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, active CompTIA Security+ certification, and active BICSI certification. A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required, though additional directly related experience may substitute for a degree. The position requires 90–100% travel to CONUS and OCONUS customer locations and may include after-hours and maintenance-window work. JCS Solutions describes itself as a technology firm serving defense, national security, and civilian sectors, with services spanning cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and federal management consulting. The company highlights a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture, growth potential, and a robust benefits package. The stated salary range is $62,000–$91,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience; additional years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
Active BICSI certification.
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 using 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.
Ability to travel 90–100%, including to CONUS and OCONUS customer locations.

Responsibilities

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, and wireless controllers.
Create 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 using 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, telecommunications, and customer requirements.
Track project activities and provide deployment status updates.
Support after-hours and maintenance-window activities as required.