Senior Network Installation Technician

Ft Meade, MD

Full Time

Experienced

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Job Summary
JCS Solutions is hiring a Senior Network Installation Technician for the Defense Enclave Services (DES) contract. DES combines the shared IT systems, staff, and functions of the DoD's Fourth Estate agencies and field activities under DISA's Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office.
You'll survey, design, and deploy structured networks for a large federal agency and help keep its environment secure. The work includes new installations, lifecycle replacements, cable plant work, and wireless installations that meet commercial, TEMPEST, and NIST standards. You'll support major network migrations running through August 2027.
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance: Secret (TS preferred)
Salary: $75,000.00 - $109,000.00
Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II 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, designs, and installations under government direction.
Conduct site surveys of customer networks at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Write detailed site survey reports covering each site's current infrastructure, NIST and TEMPEST compliance, and design recommendations.
Install, connect, and test network equipment, including switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and wireless controllers.
Configure, install, test, certify, and troubleshoot network cabling.
Make sure cabling infrastructure meets 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 infrastructure issues on SIPR and NIPR networks.
Produce accurate reports and documentation to design and certify network infrastructure.
Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) for network plant designs.
Plan and perform preventive maintenance and scheduled lifecycle upgrades.
Investigate physical faults in the network.
Track project tasks, keep them on schedule, and report deployment status to key stakeholders.

What you will bring:

Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Must live within 50 miles of the National Capital Region.
Able to travel 90–100% CONUS/OCONUS and work off-hours when needed.
Understanding of the ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 cabling standards.
Knowledge of Protective Distribution System (PDS) requirements for classified systems, as directed by Security and/or the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
Knowledge of NTISSI 7003 (National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction).
Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards.
Able to create network topology diagrams and rack elevations in Microsoft Visio.
Experience using OTDRs, cable testers, and network sniffers to produce infrastructure certification reports.
Required Certifications
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent), required prior to start.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

Work Schedule

Full-time with flexible hours. You must be available for off-hours work when needed to support installations and migrations.

Travel Requirements

90–100% travel to CONUS and OCONUS customer sites.
Travel supports site surveys, installations, and migrations from July 2026 through August 2027.

How you will wow us:

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
BICSI certification.
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.
Strong networking fundamentals, including IP addressing and subnetting (IPv4/IPv6).
Experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 switching technologies including VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree.
Basic firewall configuration and network security experience.
Experience with lifecycle replacement or network migration projects in DoD or DISA environments.
Experience leading or mobilizing installation teams and preparing Technical Design Packages.

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: $75,000.00 - $109,000.00

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