--- title: Senior Network Installation Technician at JCS Solutions description: JCS Solutions is hiring for the Senior Network Installation Technician role in Fort Meade, MD. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-network-installation-technician-at-jcs-solutions-01a15f72-d70c-76df-a0c5-5ed6a85bfd56 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join JCS Solutions as Senior Network Installation Technician in Fort Meade, MD. Pays $62K–$91K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jfk96u.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | JCS Solutions | | **Location** | Fort Meade, MD | | **Salary** | $62K/yr - $91K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for JCS Solutions. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for JCS Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $77,000 – $103,000 a year (median $99,000). ## Description Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! **Job Summary** JCS Solutions is seeking a **Senior Network Installation Technician** to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position supports Department of Defense network modernization efforts through network surveys, infrastructure deployment, structured cabling installation, and enterprise network equipment implementation. The successful candidate will support classified environments and ensure network infrastructure installations comply with DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and telecommunications standards. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on experience deploying and certifying network infrastructure in enterprise and government environments. Network migration efforts are anticipated to continue through September 2027. **Location:** Ft. Meade, MD **Clearance:** Top Secret **Salary:** $62,000.00 - $91,000.00 **Certification:** Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification. **What’s in it for you:** - Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. - Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. - Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. - A robust benefits package: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Life insurance * Short-and-long term disability * Paid time off (PTO) * 401k retirement plan with employer match * Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program * And more!   **What you will do:** - Lead network surveys, infrastructure assessments, and installation activities. - Conduct site surveys at CONUS and OCONUS customer locations. - Install, connect, test, and troubleshoot: * Switches * Routers * Firewalls * Wireless Access Points (WAPs) * Wireless Controllers - Create detailed site survey reports documenting existing infrastructure and design recommendations. - Develop network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft Visio. - Install, terminate, label, test, and certify Cat6 and fiber-optic cabling. - Build and install telecommunications and equipment racks. - Perform infrastructure certification testing utilizing OTDRs and cable certification equipment. - Troubleshoot network infrastructure issues in classified environments. - Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) for network deployment projects. - Perform lifecycle replacement and network refresh activities. - Ensure installations comply with applicable DISA, NIST, TEMPEST, and customer requirements. - Track project activities and provide deployment status updates. - Support after-hours and maintenance-window activities as required. **What you will bring:** - **Education & Experience** * Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of relevant experience; additional years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. - **Clearance:** Active Top Secret Security Clearance. (U.S. Citizenship required) - **Technical Requirements** * Working knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 telecommunications standards. * Knowledge of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) requirements for classified environments. * Knowledge of National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003. * Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards. * Experience creating network topology diagrams and rack elevations using Microsoft Visio. * Hands-on experience installing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting Cat6 and fiber-optic cabling. - Experience utilizing OTDRs, cable certification testers, and network analysis tools to certify infrastructure. - Experience installing and testing enterprise network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and wireless controllers. - Experience conducting network surveys and infrastructure assessments. - Required Certifications: * Active CompTIA Security+ Certification * Active BICSI Certification - Travel Requirements * 90-100% travel required. * Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS customer locations. JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.    Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too! - **Customer Experience:** Strive for excellence and delight our clients - **Innovation:** Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions - **Accountability:** Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery - **Inspire:** Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process - **Integrity:** Do the right thing, the right way, every time! - **Stewardship:** The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $62,000.00 - $91,000.00 **Commitment to Non-Discrimination** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.   **NOTICE**: *Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.* ## Skills - Network Topology - Wireless Access Points - Cabling - Bill Of Materials - DoD IAT Level II Certification - Software Deployment - Surveys - DoD 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce) - Electrical Equipment Components - Creative Thinking - Site Survey - Network Infrastructure - Network Analysis - Network Routing - Information Systems - Service Delivery - ANSI Standards - Network Architecture - BICSI Certification - Classified Environments - Top Secret Security Clearance - Maintenance - Microsoft Visio - National Security - Creativity - Customer Experience - Equities - Firewall Configuration - CompTIA Security+ ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electronics & Telecommunications Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/electronics-and-telecommunications-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Field Installation Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/electronics-and-telecommunications-installation-and-repair/field-installation-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52277 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)