Appcast

Installation Technician

Appcast$63K — $111K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph required.
  • High School Diploma with 6+ years, Associate's with 4+ years, or Bachelor's with 2+ years of experience.
  • Proven experience in installing and testing network drops.
  • Knowledge of structured cabling methodologies and troubleshooting practices.
  • Hands-on experience with IT endpoints like desktops and network switches.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and network issues independently.
  • Skilled in interpreting network diagrams and installation packages.

Responsibilities

  • Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling and associated hardware.
  • Perform cable pulls, terminations, testing and ensure cable management.
  • Install and configure workstations and relocate IT equipment as needed.
  • Interpret design packages and wiring schematics to validate work.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve workstation, connectivity, and equipment issues.
  • Travel locally to customer sites for temporary assignments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • 401(k) plan and life insurance coverage.
  • Holidays to accommodate personal lifestyles.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Installation Technician to join our team!

You will work an 8-hour shift as part of a coverage team operating between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Shift may need to flex given requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Install and terminate CAT5/CAT6 and fiber cabling, including racks, patch panels, wall jacks, and associated infrastructure hardware.
  • Perform cable pulls, terminations, pinouts, component installations, testing, documentation, and ensure proper cable management.
  • Install and configure workstations, rebuild desktops, relocate IT equipment, and deploy network drops per provided technical documentation.
  • Interpret design packages, wiring schematics, port maps, and network diagrams to guide and validate installation work.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve workstation issues, connectivity problems, and equipment failures.
  • Travel locally between customer sites and support temporary assignments as needed


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph
  • High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience, an Associate's Degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience.
  • Proven experience installing and testing network drops, including labeling, cable dressing, and certifying terminations.
  • Knowledge of structured cabling methodologies, industry standards, and common troubleshooting practices.
  • Hands-on experience deploying IT endpoints such as desktops, printers, VOIP/digital phones, and network switches.
  • Ability to independently diagnose and resolve hardware, network, and telecom system issues.
  • Skilled in interpreting and executing work from network diagrams, floor plans, and installation packages.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Direct experience supporting customer IT infrastructure installations.
  • Background in structured cabling and IT hardware installation.
  • Familiarity with LAN infrastructure deployment within the Sponsor's classified environment.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technical tasks and learn new tools or procedures.
  • High attention to detail and effective organizational skills.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain stationary at least 25% of the time.
  • Must be able to operate computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended durations.
  • Must be able to navigate office environments, including under desks, raised floors, and server closets, some of which may be confined spaces.
  • Must be able to lift and transport IT or AV equipment weighing 50+ pounds, using carts or team lifts as needed.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders (10+ feet) while routing cables or installing equipment.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $30.58 - $53.51

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
Learn more about Appcast
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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