Network Installation Technician

Who we are.Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.You.Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Network Installation Technician to support our Defense Enclave Services (DES) Program, a growing program with exciting opportunities to excel in your career.Are you someone with a strong expertise in designing and planning system migration? Possess hands on experience operating systems and server hardware?Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative, forward-thinking team? We’re looking for innovators and forward-thinkers to help us do great things.This role is in Ft Meade, MD. Candidate must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.Sign on bonus up to 5K.What you get to do.Lead network survey, design and installations under direction of the governmentConduct Site Surveys of customer premise networks in CONUS and OCONUS locationsCreate detailed Site Survey reports detailing a site’s current infrastructure, NIST and TEMPEST compliance, along with design recommendationsConfigure, install, test, certify, and troubleshoot network infrastructure cablingEnsure Network cabling infrastructure is compliant with current NIST and TEMPEST StandardsBuild and install equipment racksInstall, dress, label, and terminate Cat6 and Fiber cable in telecommunications roomsTest and troubleshoot network infrastructure issues on SIPR and NIPR networksCreate accurate reports and documentation to design/certify network infrastructureTrack, manage, and ensure project tasks are completed in a timely mannerDevelop Bills of Material (BOM) for network plant design requirementsPlan and perform preventive maintenance and scheduled upgrades (Life-cycle replacements)Investigate physical faults in the networkReport network infrastructure deployment status to key stakeholdersHave flexible working hours to be available to support off-hour work, when neededRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degreeMust have an active TS/SCI ClearanceUnderstanding of ANSI/TIA-568 and 569 standardsRequirements of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) for Classified Systems as directed by Security and/or the Certified Tempest Technical Authority (CTTA)Knowledge of National Security Telecommunication & Information Systems Security Instruction (NTISSI) 7003Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standardsTopology and rack elevations using VisioExperience with various OTDR, cable testers, and network sniffers to develop reports for infrastructure certification documentationThe Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.