Installation Technician (2026-0155)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. is recruiting for an Installation Technician based in Northern Virginia to support their Network Solutions Division. The role involves installing and managing network drops, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and operating within a coverage team schedule.

Candidates must have a current TS/SCI clearance and experience in IT installations. This position offers a chance to work with a growing company that supports various U.S. Federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and testing network drops.
• Knowledge of structured cabling methodologies and troubleshooting practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and telecom issues.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling.
• Interpret design packages and troubleshoot workstation issues.
• Travel locally and support temporary assignments as needed.

Skills

Network drop installation

Troubleshooting

Cable management

Desktop deployment

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services,founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting for an Installation Technician witha current TS/SCI w/ Polytosupport ourNetwork Solutions Division, based inNorthern Virgina.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling, including racks, patch panels, wall jacks, and associated infrastructure hardware.
• Perform cable pulls, terminations, pinouts,componentinstallations, testing, documentation, and ensure proper cable management.
• Install and configure workstations, rebuild desktops,relocateIT equipment, and deploy network drops per provided technical documentation.
• Interpret design packages, wiring schematics, port maps, and network diagrams to guide andvalidateinstallation work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve workstation issues, connectivity problems, and equipment failures.
• Travel locally between customer sites and support temporary assignments as needed. Work required shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM as part of a coverage team operating between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Shift may need to flex given requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience installing and testing network drops, including labeling, cable dressing, and certifying terminations.
• Knowledge of structured cabling methodologies, industry standards, and common troubleshooting practices.
• Hands-on experience deploying IT endpoints such as desktops, printers, VOIP/digital phones, and network switches.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and telecom system issues.
• Skilled in interpreting and executing work from network diagrams, floor plans, and installation packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting customer IT infrastructure installations.
• Background in structured cabling and IT hardware installation.
• Familiarity with LAN infrastructure deployment within the Customers environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technical tasks and learn new tools or procedures.
• High attention to detail and effective organizational skills.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary at least 25% of the time.
• Must be able tooperatecomputers, phones, and other office equipment for extended durations.
• Must be able to navigate office environments, including under desks, raised floors, and server closets, some of which may be confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift and transport IT or AV equipment weighing 50+ pounds, using carts or team lifts as needed.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders (10+ feet) while routing cables or installing equipment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.