Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician (Survey Team Lead)

Agile Defense; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician (Survey Team Lead) to perform field-site surveys, validate power, space, HVAC, and connectivity for new deployments on military installations.

You will lead technical surveys, produce SSRs and IDPs, mentor technicians, coordinate with PMO and Government POCs, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering with at least 10 years experience in hardware/software integration and structured cabling
• Proven experience conducting site surveys for DoD or Federal Government environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for creating network diagrams and rack elevations
• Strong understanding of power requirements (NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, BTU calculations)
• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)

Responsibilities

• Lead physical site surveys at military installations (CONUS and OCONUS) to validate power, space, cooling (HVAC), and connectivity requirements for new equipment deployments
• Analyze existing network infrastructure (fiber/copper cabling, patch panels, conduit) to determine upgrade requirements
• Develop comprehensive Site Survey Reports (SSRs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs), including floor plans, rack elevation diagrams, and power calculations. Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement and logistics for upcoming installations.
• Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of IT hardware (routers, switches, crypto devices, and UPS units) and associated software/firmware
• Load and configure operating systems (Windows/Linux) and apply system baselines (e.g., STIGs) in accordance with DoD cybersecurity standards
• Conduct "burn-in" testing and validation of systems prior to final acceptance
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interoperability issues in the field, coordinating with backend engineering teams for resolution.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the site customer (bases, camp, posts, and stations).
• Create and maintain engineering drawings using Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
• Ensure all field activities comply with safety regulations and military installation access procedures
• Provide After Action Reports (AARs) and daily status updates during travel to Prime
• Ensure Agile Defense teammates remain up to date and current on all required training and certifications.
• Preferred Skills: US Army Signal Brigade / DISA / DoDIN network installation/modernization experience; CAD IT; BICSI Technician or RCDD.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Top Secret clearance preferred

Site surveys

Leadership

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

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 #: 1813

Job Title: Senior Hardware/Software Installation Technician (Survey Team Lead)

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 (Survey Team Lead) to contribute to technical site surveys for a critical US Military IT modernization program. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead, 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

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering with at least 10 years experience in hardware/software integration and structured cabling
• Proven experience conducting site surveys for DoD or Federal Government environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for creating network diagrams and rack elevations
• Strong understanding of power requirements (NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, BTU calculations)
• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)

Years of Experience

10 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

SIT SURVEY LEADERSHIP & ENGINEERING

• Lead physical site surveys at military installations (CONUS and OCONUS) to validate power, space, cooling (HVAC), and connectivity requirements for new equipment deployments
• Analyze existing network infrastructure (fiber/copper cabling, patch panels, conduit) to determine upgrade requirements
• Develop comprehensive Site Survey Reports (SSRs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs), including floor plans, rack elevation diagrams, and power calculations. Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement and logistics for upcoming installations.

HARDWARE & SOFTWARE OPERATIONS

• Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of IT hardware (routers, switches, crypto devices, and UPS units) and associated software/firmware
• Load and configure operating systems (Windows/Linux) and apply system baselines (e.g., STIGs) in accordance with DoD cybersecurity standards
• Conduct "burn-in" testing and validation of systems prior to final acceptance
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interoperability issues in the field, coordinating with backend engineering teams for resolution.

PROJECT COORDINATION & DOCUMENTATION

• Act as the primary technical liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the site customer (bases, camp, posts, and stations).
• Create and maintain engineering drawings using Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
• Ensure all field activities comply with safety regulations and military installation access procedures
• Provide After Action Reports (AARs) and daily status updates during travel to Prime
• Ensure Agile Defense teammates remain up to date and current on all required training and certifications.

Preferred Skills

• US Army Signal Brigade / DISA / DoDIN network installation/modernization experience
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) Information Technology
• BICSI Technician or RCDD certification

Working Conditions

Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors).

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

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