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# Network Installation Technician

- **Company:** TekSynap Corporation
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $42,000.0 - $68,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Cabling, Data Transmissions, Network Topologies, Network Installation Services, Bicsi, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9020984/network-installation-technician

## About the Role

* Must be US Citizen
 * Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
 * 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
 * Experience with wired and wireless environments, including 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
 * Experience in organizing and leading 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

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 Technician, Installer certification
 * Other Certifications: BICSI Level 1 and / or Level 2 copper and fiber as required., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50 pounds . The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

 * U.S. Citizen
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

## Description

* Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
 * Interpret blueprints
 * Inventory job supplies and materials
 * Verify and comply with site safety plan
 * Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
 * Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
 * Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
 * Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
 * Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
 * Install sleeves
 * Install poke throughs between floors
 * Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
 * Install cable supports systems under the floor
 * Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
 * Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
 * Pull backbone cables between closets
 * Remove abandoned cable
 * Perform copper terminations
 * Perform fiber terminations
 * Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
 * Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
 * Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
 * Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
 * Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
 * Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards


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