Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a Level 1 Network Installation Technician responsible for installing telecommunications equipment and resolving system-related issues.

The ideal candidate will possess 1-2 years of relevant experience and comprehensive knowledge of various network devices. Strong communication skills and the willingness to travel are essential.

This position may require significant travel across the US for project assignments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in telecommunications or electronics equipment.
• Knowledge of various network devices (routers, switches).
• Ability to perform installation functions using proper methods.

Responsibilities

• Install and de-install infrastructure like racks and ironwork.
• Manage fiber and copper cable systems.
• Perform cable terminations and testing.

Skills

Installation of telecommunications equipment

Cable management

Grounding

Documentation skills

Business communications skills

Education

Vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications

Tools

Basic telecommunications installation tool kit

Job description

Job Details

• ID: 2026-10860
• # of Openings: 1
• Category: Network
• Clearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

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.