Network Technician (90% Travel)

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Washington, DC, United States
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$187,200.0 - $208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

System Configuration Network Topologies Networking Hardware Network Configuration and Change Management Network Diagrams Network Connections Network Installation Services Wireless Access Point Network Routers Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Test Scripts Firewalls (Computer Science)

Job description

  • Organizes and directs network installations on site surveys. Assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements
  • Designs and optimizes network topologies
  • Directs and leads preparation of engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
  • Develops installation schedules.
  • Mobilizes network installation team.
  • Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site
  • Prepares site installation and test reports. Coordinates post installation operations and maintenance support.

  • This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
  • Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required

Requirements

  • 3-5 Years of Experience decommissioning + replacing + configuring Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
  • 1-3 Years of Experience Racking/Stacking servers or working in a datacenter environment
  • Good communication + documentation skills are necessary

Additional Skills & Qualifications In addition to standard installer skillsets, candidates should possess the following:

  • Cable installation and termination (fiber and copper)
  • Rack and stack of network equipment
  • Basic troubleshooting and testing of network connections
  • Ability to read and follow network diagrams and installation plans
  • Familiarity with structured cabling standards and labeling

Candidates with networking certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA, Aruba, Versa) will be preferred.

Benefits & conditions

THIS OPPORTUNITY REQUIRES 90-100% TRAVEL ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND CANDIDATE MUST LIVE WITHIN 50 MILES OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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