Installation Technician - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; Maryland; On-site; USD 4,827,000 - 6,530,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Maryland is seeking an Installation Technician to install, configure, relocate, and decommission IT equipment across enterprise sites while ensuring accuracy and minimal impact to mission users.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph, DoD 8140 information assurance work requirements, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; travel up to 25% and onsite work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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 travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites as required by installation projects
• US citizenship required

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 disposal/sanitization compliance
• 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

Skills

Hardware Configurations

IT Hardware

Network Connectivity

Peripheral Devices

Technical Products

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Hardware Configurations, IT Hardware, Network Connectivity, Peripheral Devices, Technical Products

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what's next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, we'll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an Installation Technician supporting CIS, you will play a key role in modernizing and sustaining enterprise infrastructure across diverse environments. You will install, configure, relocate, and decommission IT equipment while ensuring accuracy, quality, and minimal impact to mission essential users. Your work directly supports technology refresh efforts, ensures infrastructure readiness, and enables secure, reliable, and seamless IT services across a globally distributed enterprise.

KEY 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

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCE 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.

CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+, etc.)

CLEARANCE: 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

LOCATION:

Onsite

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#CIS

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $35.04 - $47.40. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

USA CO Colorado Springs - 8610 Explorer Dr (COC036), USA DC Washington, USA VA Springfield - 7770 Backlick Rd (VAS110)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includ