Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1) for US remote work with significant travel. You will install telecom equipment, perform de-installations, and troubleshoot system issues with minimal supervision on smaller upgrades.

Requires 1–2 years in telecom/electronics, knowledge of network devices from multiple vendors, and willingness to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations. MS Office documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of telecom or electronics equipment maintenance/repair experience.
• Knowledge of network devices from multiple manufacturers and DISN standards.
• Willingness to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Install and de-install infrastructure including racks and ironwork.
• Manage cables and testing, including RJ45, coax, fiber, and terminations.
• Document work with daily status, site completion, and survey reports.
• Perform grounding and power-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Network device installation

Verbal & written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Telecom curriculum

Tools

Telecom toolkit

Job description

Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1)

Job Locations

US-Remote w/ Travel

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

Level 1 (Associate) Network Installation Technician employees are assigned responsibilities for performing installation of telecommunications equipment and components and identifying and resolving problems related to such systems. No supervision is required on small to mid-sized upgrades and installation efforts, and Level 1 technicians should be independently deployable to perform technical assignments successfully.

Responsibilities

Associate Network Installation Technicians can expect to be placed on project assignments where any combination of the following tasking could be expected:

• Infrastructure installation and de-installation
  • Racks
  • Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
• Cable management
  • Fiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))
  • DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)
• Cable Terminations, cleaning and testing
  • RJ45
  • Coaxial/BNC
  • Wire wrap
  • Fiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)
• Grounding
  • HTAP
  • Equipment
• Documentation Responsibilities
  • Use of Microsoft Office suite of products for:
    • Requirements review and comprehension
    • Redlining
    • Reporting
      • Daily Status Report (DSR) submission
      • Site Completion Report (SCR) submission
      • Survey Reports

Required Experience/Qualifications

• One to two years of exposure/experience regarding the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of telecommunications or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for some of the required experience
• This level includes comprehensive knowledge of several types of common communications installations.
• Must possess theoretical and hands-on knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers and possess the skill and expertise necessary to install these network devices per the DISN Implementation Standards.
• Level 1 Network Installation Technician employees should possess the ability to perform the following functions utilizing their acquired understanding of proper methods and practices.
• Strong business communications skills including verbal, written, and graphic should be well developed, as exposure to a customer service environment where discretion and professional demeanor are commonplace.
• Willingness to travel with other team members to meet installation assignment requirements.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Government network systems experience.
• Cable running, splicing, and connector exposure.
• Possession of a basic telecommunications installation tool kit.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance; or ability to obtain and maintain
• Candidates may be based anywhere in the US but must be open to at least 70% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as necessary.