Installation Technician Senior (2026-0228)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is hiring an Installation Technician with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support our Network Services Division in Herndon, VA. You will install and terminate cabling, configure workstations, interpret wiring diagrams, troubleshoot hardware and network issues, and travel locally between customer sites as required.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with structured cabling, network drops, and IT hardware installation in federal environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling, including racks, patch panels, wall jacks, and associated infrastructure hardware.
• Perform cable pulls, terminations, pinouts, component installations, testing, documentation, and cable management.
• Install and configure workstations, rebuild desktops, relocate IT equipment, and deploy network drops per documentation.
• Interpret design packages, wiring schematics, port maps, and network diagrams to guide installation work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve workstation issues, connectivity problems, and equipment failures.
• Travel locally between customer sites and support temporary assignments as needed.

Skills

Network installations

Structured cabling

IT endpoints deployment

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Reading diagrams & layouts

Job description

We are actively hiring an Installation Technicianw/ TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Network Services Division, working in Herndon, VA.

You will be responsible for providing program support:

• Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling, including racks, patch panels, wall jacks, and associated infrastructure hardware.
• Perform cable pulls, terminations, pinouts, component installations, testing, documentation, and ensure proper cable management.
• Install and configure workstations, rebuild desktops, relocate IT equipment, and deploy network drops per provided technical documentation.
• Interpret design packages, wiring schematics, port maps, and network diagrams to guide and validate installation work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve workstation issues, connectivity problems, and equipment failures.
• Travel locally between customer sites and support temporary assignments as needed.

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 Sponsor's classified environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technical tasks and learn new tools or procedures.High attention to detail and effective organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary at least 25% of the time.
• Must be able to operate computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended durations

Salary range for this position is $95,000-$120,000

ABOUT

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company - an uncommon advantage in our sector we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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.