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We're hiring Network Installation Technicians for a travel-based contract supporting Camp Smith, in Oahu, Hawaii. TS/SCI clearance required. Bring your skills to paradise and build the secure ...

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A Network Installation Technician is responsible for setting up, configuring, and maintaining network systems for homes and businesses. They install routers, switches, cabling, and other network hardware to ensure reliable connectivity. Their duties often include troubleshooting network issues, testing connections, and working with IT teams to optimize performance. Strong knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and security principles is essential for this role.

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To thrive as a Network Installation Technician, you need a solid understanding of networking concepts, cable management, troubleshooting, and typically a diploma or certification in information technology or a related field. Hands-on experience with Ethernet cabling, network hardware (routers, switches, access points), and certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA are highly valued. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure network installations are completed efficiently, safely, and to required standards, leading to seamless connectivity and satisfied clients.

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Network Installation Technicians typically spend their days setting up and configuring network hardware, running and organizing cabling, testing connections, and troubleshooting any connectivity issues on-site. They may work independently or as part of a team, often collaborating closely with IT managers and other technical staff to ensure network requirements are met. Additional responsibilities can include documenting work performed, maintaining tools and equipment, and providing support or training to end users. The role can involve travel to different client locations and requires adaptability to varying work environments. Staying organized and communicating clearly are key to effectively managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality network installations.

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Network Installation Technician

Network Installation Technician

Global Enterprise Services, LLC

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$54K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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Network Installation Technician

GES is in search of a Network Installation Technician at the customer site at Fort Meade, MD and will require travel.

GES is seeking a Network Installation Technician to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD. The DES program is a highly demanding mission and requires expert technical and professional management to support DISA's enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. You will be supporting a large and complex IT migration effort aimed at consolidating Department of Defense (DOD) IT services into single service provider model. This role includes the migration of components and services from DAFA-managed networks to the DoDNet network.

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Primary Responsibilities:

· Lead network survey, design and installations under Government direction.

· Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks.

· Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

· Develop network topology and rack elevations using MS Visio.

· Create detailed Site Survey reports detailing a site's current infrastructure, NIST and TEMPEST compliance, along with design recommendations.

· Configure, install, test, certify, and troubleshoot network infrastructure cabling.

· Ensure network cabling and infrastructure is compliant 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/certify network infrastructure.

· Track, manage, and ensure project tasks are completed in a timely manner.

· Develop Bills of Material (BOM) for network plant design requirements.

· Plan and perform preventive maintenance and scheduled upgrades.

· Report network infrastructure deployment status to key stakeholders.

· Telework - 10%; Travel 75% of the time.


Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience; specific years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

· Active DoD Secret clearance.

· Require active DoD IAT Level II (i.e. Security+) certification or equivalent prior to start.

· Experience documenting logical or physical designs using drawing tools (e.g. Visio, PowerPoint, Gliffy, Cameo, MagicDraw) to depict systems, subsystems, interfaces, components, and communications of I/T applications and infrastructure.

· Experienced and comfortable with conducting technical troubleshooting to resolve issues.

· Must have broad exposure to common I/T infrastructure networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, Proxies, Routing(L2/L3), and Firewalls.

· Must have experience in working with two or more of the following vender network technologies: Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Palo Alto, Dell, Brocade, and Fortinet.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This shall include drafting SOPs and technical documentation.