Network Installation Technician with Security Clearance

Job #: 3039677 Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Network Installation Technician role with one of our DoD/ Government clients. This will be a ‘12-month contract’ opportunity. You’ll work 5 days onsite each week on Fort Meade, MD (Extensive Travel Required). Candidates MUST live within a 50 miles radius of the DMV area to qualify for this position.

Location: Fort Meade, MD (Extensive Travel Required)
Onsite expectation: 5 days onsite per week, core hours.

Clearance Level: Secret
Contract Rate: $50-60/HR W2 Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 4-5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements).
• Experience with structured cabling systems, including Cat6 and fiber installation and testing.
• Understanding of ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 standards.
• Knowledge of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) for classified environments.
• Familiarity with NTISSI 7003 requirements.
• Knowledge of DISA network standards and topologies.
• Experience creating network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft Visio.
• Experience using OTDRs, cable testers, certification tools, and network sniffers.
• Ability and willingness to travel 90–100%.

Day to Day Responsibilities: • Travel extensively (90–100%) to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Lead network surveys, infrastructure design, and installation activities.
• Conduct site surveys of customer network environments.
• Install, configure, connect, test, and troubleshoot: o Switches o Routers o Firewalls o Wireless Access Points (WAPs) o Wireless Controllers
• Develop detailed site survey reports including: o Existing infrastructure assessments o NIST and TEMPEST compliance evaluations o Design recommendations
• Install, certify, and troubleshoot structured cabling systems.
• Build and install equipment racks and supporting infrastructure.
• Install, terminate, label, dress, and test Cat6 and fiber optic cabling.
• Support SIPR and NIPR network infrastructure environments.
• Create network documentation, certification reports, rack elevations, and topology diagrams.
• Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) for network deployments.
• Perform preventative maintenance and lifecycle replacement activities.
• Investigate and resolve physical network infrastructure issues.
• Provide status updates and project reporting to stakeholders.
• Support after-hours deployment and maintenance activities as needed.

Why Join our Mission: This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise-level deployments, supporting cutting-edge network modernization efforts including infrastructure redesign, structured cabling, and secure communications. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring mission readiness by implementing compliant, high-performance network solutions aligned with NIST, TEMPEST, and DoD standards.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Annie Wade at Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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