Network Installation Engineer
PEAKE
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Provide implementation support for DISA network and infrastructure projects, including DoD enterprise transport modernization
- Secure campus/base “last-mile” connectivity
- SD-WAN and software-defined network deployments
- Zero Trust network enforcement points and boundary protections
- Apply in-depth knowledge of DISA/DoD IT network infrastructure, standards, and best practices across multiple assignments
- Perform hands-on network infrastructure installation activities, including rack, stack, and power of network and transport equipment
- Mounting telecommunications hardware
- Copper and fiber cabling installation and termination
- Labeling, documentation, and inventory tracking
- OTDR, light-level, and certification testing
- Pre-commissioning and acceptance testing
- Ensure all work aligns with DoD security requirements, including STIG compliance and secure engineering practices
- Lead and coordinate teams of Installation Technicians, organizing on-site activities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
- Track and report installation status with accuracy and attention to detail, producing as-built documentation, test results, and redlines
- Identify risks or issues early and escalate appropriately to maintain schedule and quality
- Support customer walk-throughs and final operational acceptance prior to handoff to operations teams
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
- 5+ years of experience supporting DoD or DISA network infrastructure projects
- Strong hands-on experience with network installations in secure environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in the field
- Solid understanding of DoD networking concepts, transport architectures, and secure boundary implementations
- Experience producing detailed technical documentation and installation reports
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision plans through CareFirst
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary match, profit sharing, and 3% safe harbor contribution
- Paid Time Off: 15 days annually; Unlimited PTO after 5 years
- 11 Paid Holidays plus 5-day carryover allowance
- Education Reimbursement for approved coursework or trade training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and family care support
- Company-Paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits (DC Metro area)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
network infrastructure installationSD-WAN deploymentssoftware-defined networkingcopper cabling installationfiber cabling installationOTDR testinglight-level testingcertification testingpre-commissioning testingacceptance testing
Soft skills
leadershipteam coordinationattention to detailrisk identificationcustomer support
Certifications
DoD Secret clearance