Job Requirements
Wash, DC
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
Job Description
Network Install Technicians
Remote 50 miles within NCR 90% Travel
****All Applicants must live within a 50-mile radius of the National Capital Region.****
We are in search of a Senior Network Installation Technician at the customer site at Fort Meade, MD and will require travel.
Network Migrations starting in July 2026 and going through Aug 2027.
Our Opportunity:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. This technician 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.
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Key Responsibilities:
•90-100% travel requirement.
•Lead network survey, design and installations under direction of the government.
•Conduct Site Surveys of customer premise networks in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
•Install, connect, and test network infrastructure equipment (ex. Switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and wireless controllers)
•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.
Must have’s:
•Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
•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.
Nice to have’s:
•BICSI certification.
•Sec+ certification.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $100,000-125,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Remote 50 miles within NCR 90% Travel
****All Applicants must live within a 50-mile radius of the National Capital Region.****
We are in search of a Senior Network Installation Technician at the customer site at Fort Meade, MD and will require travel.
Network Migrations starting in July 2026 and going through Aug 2027.
Our Opportunity:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. This technician 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.
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Key Responsibilities:
•90-100% travel requirement.
•Lead network survey, design and installations under direction of the government.
•Conduct Site Surveys of customer premise networks in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
•Install, connect, and test network infrastructure equipment (ex. Switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and wireless controllers)
•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.
Must have’s:
•Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
•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.
Nice to have’s:
•BICSI certification.
•Sec+ certification.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $100,000-125,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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