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# Junior Network Infrastructure Technician

- **Company:** Meridian
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $49,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Wireless Access Point
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0708de9edbe1bce9

## About the Role

* Interest in network infrastructure, low voltage, telecommunications, electrical, construction, or technology field work
 * Reliable transportation
 * Valid driver's license
 * Willingness to learn hands-on technical skills
 * Ability to follow directions and work safely
 * Strong work ethic and attention to detail
 * Ability to lift 50 lbs and work from ladders
 * Ability to travel throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, * Previous low-voltage, electrical, construction, telecom, IT, security, CCTV, or cable installation experience
 * Basic hand tool experience
 * OSHA 10 certification
 * Trade school, technical training, or military technical experience
 * Interest in growing into a Network Infrastructure Technician role
 * Willingness to travel for regional deployments as opportunities arise

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is someone who:

 * Shows up reliably and on time
 * Works safely
 * Pays attention to detail
 * Communicates clearly
 * Takes direction well
 * Wants to learn a skilled technical trade
 * Can work professionally on customer sites
 * Is interested in growing with a small but organized field team

## Description

Meridian WireWorks is seeking a Junior Network Infrastructure Technician to support commercial network infrastructure deployments throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.

This is an entry-level to early-career field role for someone interested in learning network infrastructure installation, wireless access point deployment, rack-and-stack work, cabling, terminations, documentation, and commercial technology rollouts.

The role will work under the direction of experienced technicians and site leads. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in network infrastructure, low voltage, telecommunications, or commercial technology deployment work.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Assist with wireless access point installations and replacements
 * Assist with network equipment installation, rack-and-stack work, and MDF/IDF organization
 * Pull and route cabling for wireless access points and network equipment
 * Learn to terminate and test Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
 * Label cables, equipment, patch panels, and work areas according to project standards
 * Assist with cable management and jobsite organization
 * Assist with material staging, cleanup, and closeout tasks
 * Take photos and assist with project documentation
 * Follow safety requirements, customer site rules, and company procedures
 * Learn proper installation standards, tool use, documentation practices, and customer-site professionalism


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