Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1)

By Light Professional IT Services; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Level 1 (Associate) Network Installation Technician to install and de-install telecommunications equipment, identify and resolve problems, and operate independently on small to mid-sized upgrades.

The role requires travel up to 70%, willingness to work across CONUS and OCONUS locations, and a basic toolkit; candidate should have experience with routers/switches and a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in construction, maintenance, or repair of telecom or electronics equipment.
• Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches) from multiple manufacturers.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure installation and de-installation.
• Cable management and terminations (RJ45, Coaxial/BNC, fiber).
• Grounding and testing; maintain documentation.
• Documentation responsibilities and reporting (DSR/SCR).

Skills

Telecommunications installation

Network devices (routers/switches)

Cable management

Grounding

Documentation / reporting

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Vocational/Technical curriculum in telecommunications

Tools

Basic telecommunications installation toolkit

DISN implementation standards knowledge

Job description

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.

Role

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

• 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

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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of several types of common communications installations.
• Theoretical and hands‑on knowledge with various network devices (i.e., routers, switches) from multiple manufacturers, and the skill and expertise to install these network devices per the DISN Implementation Standards.
• Ability to perform functions utilizing their acquired understanding of proper methods and practices.
• Strong business communication skills (verbal, written, graphic) developed in a customer service environment where discretion and professional demeanor are commonplace.
• Willingness to travel with other team members to meet installation assignment requirements.
• Government network systems experience.
• Cable running, splicing, and connector exposure.
• Possession of a basic telecommunications installation tool kit.
• Active Secret clearance; or ability to obtain and maintain it.
• Candidates may be based anywhere in the US but must be open to at least 70% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as necessary.