Network Installation Technician

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Mid Level
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Job Summary:

JCS Solutions has a need for a Senior Network Installation Technician to join our growing 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 discovery, design, and migration effort towards a Single Service Provider model for the Department of Defense. This role will support a large federal agency’s Network Infrastructure through survey, design, and deployment of structured networks and will be responsible for the upkeep of the security posture of the environment. This is accomplished through projects such as new installations, life cycle replacement projects, Cable Plant and wireless installations that are compliant with commercial, TEMPEST, and NIST standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

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:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
  • Lead network survey, design and installations under the direction of the government.
  • Conduct Site Surveys of customer premise networks in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
  • 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 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 (Life-cycle replacements)
  • Investigate physical faults in the network.
  • Report network infrastructure deployment status to key stakeholders.
  • Have flexible working hours to be available to support off-hour work, when needed.
  • Technically strong and able to make quick, sound decisions. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.
What you will bring: 
  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Understanding of ANSI/TIA-568 and 569 standards.
  • Requirements of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) for Classified Systems as directed by Security and/or the Certified Tempest Technical Authority (CTTA).
  • Knowledge of National Security Telecommunication & Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003.
  • Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards.
  • Topology and rack elevations using Visio.
  • Experience with various OTDR, cable testers, and network sniffers to develop reports for infrastructure certification documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines with minimal direction at times.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

How you will wow us:
  • BICSI certification
  • Sec+ certification

JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.

We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.

JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.

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: Careful management of something entrusted to us.
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