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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Installation Technician - **Company:** Wits Solutions Inc - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Data Cabling, Data Transmissions, Ethernet, Network Topologies, Network Installation Services, Bicsi, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf742186df5b81de5cf5a7b0da9c62642 ## About the Role * Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire. * 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry. * Hands-on installation/removing overhead equipment mounts experience with wired, wireless, and RF environments, including 802.11b/g/a/n standards and WLAN/WWAN/WMAN deployment/support. * Experience in organizing and leading large-scale network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation. * Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards. * Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices. * Must have Aerial lift training * Must have Confined Space training * Must have Forklift training * Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course * Must be able to install cable infrastructure, communications equipment and materials, Ethernet, and fiber cabling to include termination and testing as well as installing/removing overhead equipment mounts. Skills: * Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures. * Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure. * Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes. * Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments. * Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios. Certifications: * Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification. DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certification within 12 months of the 8140 requirements fully vetted and clearly identified. ## Description * Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper cable * Identify and distinguish properties and types of fiber optic cable * Interpret blueprints * Inventory job supplies and materials * Verify and comply with site safety plan * Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme * Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs) * Install bonding infrastructure * Install cable support systems * Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall * Install cut-in rings (cavity box) * Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor * Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture * Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor * Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture * Prepare telecommunication outlet at other locations (e.g., ceilings, hazardous, exterior) * Install sleeves, cores, and slots * Install poke throughs * Install cable trays, ladder racks, and continuous cable support systems * Install J-Hooks * Install raceways * Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable * Install cable supports systems under the floor * Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system * Perform cable pulling setup * Install pull string or rope in conduit * Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable (conduit) * Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable in open ceiling * Pull backbone-riser from top down /bottom up * Remove abandoned cable * Perform pre-termination functions * Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair) * Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair) * Perform fiber terminations * Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical) * Perform fiber cable test at Tier 1 certification (power meter) * Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR * Perform fiber cable basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL) * Perform fiber cable advanced troubleshooting using OTDR * Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)