Senior Network Installation Technician

Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! Job Summary JCS Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Installation Technician to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position supports Department of Defense network modernization efforts through network surveys, infrastructure deployment, structured cabling installation, and enterprise network equipment implementation. The successful candidate will support classified environments and ensure network infrastructure installations comply with DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and telecommunications standards. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on experience deploying and certifying network infrastructure in enterprise and government environments. Network migration efforts are anticipated to continue through September 2027. Location: Ft. Meade, MD Clearance: Secret Salary: $62,000.00 - $91,000.00 Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification. Active BICSI Certification. What’s in it for you: Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. A robust benefits package:Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Paid time off (PTO) 401k retirement plan with employer match Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program And more! What you will do: Lead network surveys, infrastructure assessments, and installation activitiesConduct site surveys at CONUS and OCONUS customer locationsInstall, connect, test, and troubleshoot:SwitchesRoutersFirewallsWireless Access Points (WAPs)Wireless ControllersCreate detailed site survey reports documenting existing infrastructure and design recommendationsDevelop network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft VisioInstall, terminate, label, test, and certify Cat6 and fiber-optic cablingBuild and install telecommunications and equipment racksPerform infrastructure certification testing utilizing OTDRs and cable certification equipmentTroubleshoot network infrastructure issues in classified environmentsDevelop Bills of Material (BOMs) for network deployment projectsPerform lifecycle replacement and network refresh activitiesEnsure installations comply with applicable DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and customer requirementsTrack project activities and provide deployment status updatesSupport after-hours and maintenance-window activities as required What you will bring: Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience; additional 4 years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance. (U.S. Citizenship required)Technical RequirementsWorking knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 telecommunications standardsKnowledge of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) requirements for classified environmentsKnowledge of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standardsExperience creating network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft VisioHands-on experience installing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting Cat6 and fiber-optic cablingExperience utilizing OTDRs, cable certification testers, and network analysis tools to certify infrastructureExperience installing and testing enterprise network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and wireless controllersExperience conducting network surveys and infrastructure assessmentsRequired Certifications:Active CompTIA Security+ CertificationActive BICSI CertificationTravel Requirements90-100% travel requiredTravel includes both CONUS and OCONUS customer locations JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too! Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $62,000.00 - $91,000.00 Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app. Powered by JazzHR AY5ZpFBc5t