Network Installation Specialist - Journeyman

Agile Defense; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense seeks a Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to support a US Army modernization program. You will perform site surveys, evaluate infrastructure readiness, and oversee installation of hardware and software across CONUS facilities.

The role requires traveling up to 90% with potential OCONUS deployments, working on secure networks (Active SECRET, TS preferred), and mentoring junior technicians while coordinating with PMO and government POCs.

Qualifications

• Must have BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency with Telcordia standards, fiber splicing, and testing equipment is required.
• Experience with network devices (IP Routers, switches) and installing devices per DoD/industry standards.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and Google Docs for reporting.
• Ability to interpret SOWs, site drawings, and infrastructure diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce SSRs for critical IT modernization projects.
• Oversee installation of hardware and software solutions at field sites.
• Mentor fellow technicians and coordinate with PMO and Government POCs.
• Navigate military facilities and maintain security/compliance during deployments.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Travel 90%

Networking hardware

Fiber optic splicing

MS Office / Docs

Documentation/Reporting

Education

BA/BS with at least 5 years

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1812

Job Title: Network Installation Specialist - Journeyman

Location: Remote but w/ 90% travel; maybe OCONUS in the future

Clearance Level: Active SECRET required to start, TS preferred

Job Description

Our Agile Defense team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of War and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware / Software Installation Technician to contribute to technical sites surveys for a critical US Military IT modernization program. In this role, you will serve as a technical teammate, responsible for evaluating infrastructure readiness, documenting requirements for network and system upgrades, and overseeing the installation of hardware and software solutions.

The ideal candidate is a field-proven technician who can expertly navigate military facilities, author and produce detailed Site Survey Reports (SSRs), mentor fellow technicians while interfacing directly with the Project Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) and Government Points of Contact (POCs).

Education and Background

• BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience.
• Installation & Maintenance: Install, route, and secure fiber optic cabling, racks, ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure), patch panels, and cable management hardware (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS)) in accordance with TIA/EIA and DoW standards.
• Cabling, Splicing & Termination: Perform fusion splicing, connector termination, and cable preparation for singlemode, multimode fiber systems, and copper cabling.
• Power & Grounding: DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing), HTAP, and equipment.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct, document, and analyze results from OTDR, power meter, and continuity tests to diagnose and repair fiber issues. Security & Compliance: Adhere to security level access, material handling, and protocols.
• Documentation: Interpret SOWs, site drawings, and infrastructure diagrams to maintain accurate records of network routes.

Years of Experience

5 years

Required Skills

• Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret preferred
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations
• One year to three years of experience involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of networking or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education from a related technical discipline for the required experience.
• Proficiency in Telcordia standards, fiber optic splicing, and testing equipment. Basic knowledge of communications installations.
• Some experience with various network devices (e.g. IP routers, optical/IP switches) and ability to install network devices per DoW and Industry Implementation Standards. Communications skills including verbal, written, and graphic and experience with customer service environments
• Proficiency with MS Office applications/Google documents/sheets/slides for reporting.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with Outside Plant (OSP) fiber and fiber cabinets is highly desirable. Experience with specific equipment manufacturers (e.g., Corning).
• Familiarity with network security products.
• Familiar with Amy installations

Working Conditions

Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).

$60,000 - $69,000 a year

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful- Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest- Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble- Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry- Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle- Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities