Installation Technician – TS/SCI with Polygraph

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Installation Technician to install, configure, and relocate IT hardware across enterprise sites. You will conduct site assessments, maintain installation schedules, and develop artifacts such as logs and inventories.

The role requires DoD IA certifications, TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with enterprise hardware deployments, reads installation plans, and maintains accurate documentation, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 8 years of relevant IT experience.
• 8-14+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+, etc.)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting IT hardware in enterprise or multisite environments
• Ability to read and follow installation plans, technical documentation, and configuration guidelines
• Strong understanding of hardware setup, cabling standards, equipment handling, and basic network connectivity concepts
• Ability to track assets, update documentation, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Strong communication, coordination, and customer service skills
• Ability to support travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites as required by installation projects
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, relocate, and configure IT hardware across enterprise sites.
• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and equipment readiness checks; maintain installation schedules and documentation.
• Develop and maintain installation artifacts such as issue logs, action reports, equipment inventories, and site readiness forms.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic break/fix activities for installed hardware, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support equipment lifecycle activities including asset tracking, hardware replacement, declassification, and disposal/sanitization compliance.
• Coordinate with site leads, project managers, and technical teams to resolve installation issues and ensure deployment accuracy.
• Ensure all work adheres to installation procedures, security requirements, labeling standards, and approved configurations.

Skills

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Travel readiness

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Install, replace, relocate, and configure IT hardware, including workstations, monitors, printers, servers, peripherals, and related components, across enterprise sites.
• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and equipment readiness checks; maintain detailed installation schedules and documentation.
• Develop and maintain installation artifacts such as issue logs, action reports, equipment inventories, and site readiness forms.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic break/fix activities for installed hardware, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support equipment lifecycle activities including asset tracking, hardware replacement, declassification, and compliance with disposal and sanitization requirements.
• Coordinate with site leads, project managers, and technical teams to resolve installation issues and ensure accuracy and completeness of deployment.
• Ensure all work adheres to installation procedures, security requirements, labeling standards, and approved hardware configurations.

Requirements

• Installation Technician (IV) - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 8 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Installation Technician (V) - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 8-14+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+, etc.)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
• Hands‑on experience installing and troubleshooting IT hardware in enterprise or multisite environments
• Ability to read and follow installation plans, technical documentation, and configuration guidelines
• Strong understanding of hardware setup, cabling standards, equipment handling, and basic network connectivity concepts
• Ability to track assets, update documentation, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Strong communication, coordination, and customer service skills
• Ability to support travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites as required by installation projects
• US citizenship required.