Installation Technician Senior (2026-0228)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) in Herndon, VA is seeking an Installation Technician w/ TS/SCI clearance to join our Network Services Division. You will install and terminate network cabling, configure workstations, and support network drops per technical documentation.

Travel locally between customer sites and support temporary assignments as needed. The role requires hands-on experience with structured cabling, network hardware, and IT endpoints, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and testing network drops with labeling and certifying terminations.
• Knowledge of structured cabling methodologies and industry standards.
• Experience deploying IT endpoints such as desktops, printers, VOIP phones, and network switches.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and telecom issues.

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 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.

Skills

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

IT endpoints

Network drops

Reading diagrams

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

We are actively hiring an Installation Technician w/ 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.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

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.