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MUOS Operator I (CSWF) - Secret Clearance

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Strap, key load, and verification of lock for all installed encryption equipment. * Use of various test equipment to include spectrum analyzer and digital communications systems analyzers for testing ...

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How much do spectrum installer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for spectrum installer in Hawaii is $28.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $37.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Spectrum installer?

Spectrum Installers are technicians who set up, maintain, and troubleshoot cable, internet, and phone services for Spectrum customers. They are responsible for installing equipment such as modems, routers, and cable boxes at customer homes or businesses, ensuring the services work correctly. Installers often educate customers on how to use their new services and may also handle service calls for repairs or upgrades. The role requires technical skills, customer service abilities, and sometimes physical work like climbing ladders or working outdoors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spectrum installer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Spectrum Installer, you need a strong understanding of cable installation, troubleshooting, and basic networking, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with tools such as cable testers, hand tools, and customer management systems like work order software is crucial. Excellent customer service, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help installers deliver quality service and build customer trust. These skills ensure efficient, safe installations and satisfied customers, which are vital to company reputation and performance.

What are some common challenges Spectrum installers face on the job, and how can they be managed?

Spectrum Installers often encounter challenges such as navigating tight installation windows, troubleshooting unexpected service issues on-site, and working in a variety of home or business environments. Managing these challenges requires strong communication skills to keep customers informed, adaptability to handle different technical scenarios, and a commitment to safety protocols when working with cabling and equipment. Team support and ongoing training provided by Spectrum help installers stay updated on best practices and new technologies, making it easier to overcome hurdles and deliver quality service.

What is the difference between Spectrum Installer vs Cable Technician?

AspectSpectrum InstallerCable Technician
CertificationsTypically required certifications include cable installation and safety trainingOften requires similar certifications, including safety and technical training
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site installation at residential or commercial locationsOn-site troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance at customer locations
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily employed by Spectrum or similar cable/internet providersEmployed by cable companies, telecom providers, or contractors

Both Spectrum Installer and Cable Technician roles involve on-site work installing or repairing cable and internet services. While Spectrum Installers focus on setting up new services for Spectrum customers, Cable Technicians often handle troubleshooting and repairs across various providers. The certifications and work environments are similar, making these roles closely related but with different primary responsibilities.

Spectrum Installer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Spectrum Installer job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,642 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Onsite Wireless Installation Engineer

GDIT

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

RF Survey, Wireless Design, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wireless Networks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Wireless Installation Engineer provides technical leadership, oversight, and quality governance for all wireless (WiFi) engineering, design, survey, and installation activities across global Air Force and Space Force modernization sites. This roleis responsible forcoordinatingwirelessengineering tasks, ensuring design accuracy,validatingsurvey data, and guiding implementation teams through installation, configuration, and optimization of the wireless infrastructure. The Wireless Installation Engineer oversees wireless engineers, survey technicians, and subcontractor wireless resources to ensure the resulting wireless network meets performance, coverage, security, and DoW compliance requirements.


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Provide on-site supervision forwirelesssurvey techs, installers, and subcontractor personnel
  • Overseeend-to-endwireless lifecycle activities: predictive design, active/passive surveys, validation surveys, installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting
  • Ensure all wireless designs and implementation activities comply with DoW, Air Force, Space Force, and industry standards including TIA/EIA, UFC, I3A, DoWWiFisecurity requirements, and OEM best practices
  • Review, validate, and approve predictive wireless designs, heatmaps, channel plans, AP placement, and performance modeling
  • Validate survey data (active, passive, and sensor-based) for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program-specific survey guidelines
  • Coordinate with the Site Implementation Lead on scheduling, resource management, risk identification, and daily task execution
  • Collaborate with network engineers to ensure proper integration of Cisco 9800 wirelessLAN controller (WLC)configurations with switching, routing, authentication, and security infrastructures
  • Oversee quality assurance by inspecting installed APs, cabling, labeling, mounting, and wireless system configurations
  • Ensure accurate documentation including RF designs, survey reports,as builts, configuration files, and post-install validation
  • Support troubleshooting androot causeanalysis for wireless performance, coverage,security,andspectrum issues
  • Coordinate with base communications teams, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders on wireless design and deployment requirements
  • Develop status reports, contribute to briefings, and support weekly project meetings and stakeholder engagements


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • 5+years experiencein wireless network engineering, WLAN design,wirelesssurvey, or enterprise wireless deployment
  • BS degree or additional years of experience in Wireless Engineering in lieu of degree
  • Experience leading installation teams in complex environments (DoW, federal, campus, or largescale enterprise preferred)
  • Strong hands-on experience with predictive and validation wireless survey tools (Ekahau,Hamina, iBwave, or similar)
  • Strong familiarity with TIA/EIA wireless-relevant standards and cabling/pathway requirements
  • Understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna types, power levels, interference sources, and spectrum analysis
  • Experience integrating wireless systems into enterprise authentication and network security frameworks
  • Experience managing subcontractor and field technicians in installation and survey operations
  • Experience supporting modernization, upgrade, or large-scale deployment projects
  • Active Secret clearance

Preferred Experience

  • DoW or AF/SF network modernization experience
  • Direct experience with CiscoorAruba/HPEwirelessinfrastructure
  • Experience conducting wireless validation surveys on secure or classified networks
  • Previous experience in leading installation teams and working with low voltage cable vendors

Certifications (Preferred or Required)

  • Security+ CE (required or 8140 equivalent)
  • CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) - strongly preferred
  • CWDP, CWSP, or CWNE - highly desirable
  • EkahauECSE (Design, Troubleshooting, or Advanced) - strongly preferred
  • Cisco Wireless (e.g., CCNA Wireless, CCNP Enterprise with Wireless specialization) -preferred
  • BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or other cabling-related certifications considered highly desirable

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to conduct physical wireless surveys (walking, equipment transport, ceiling-level installation checks)
  • Strong communicationand leadership skills to guide multi-disciplinary wireless teams
  • Ability to produce andvalidatehigh-quality engineering documentation
  • Hiring location will be onsite at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

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The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Hickam AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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