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Secret Network Installation Technician (Traveling)

Post Date

Jun 23, 2026

Location

Fort George G. Meade,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20755
US
Aug 27, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

BAL-c0fb6af1-76a6-4795-ab74-d6fe2ab5cf0e

Pay Rate

$42 - $53 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Traveling Network Installation Technician. This role supports a large-scale enterprise IT environment focused on consolidating and optimizing infrastructure across multiple organizations. The technician is responsible for surveying, designing, and deploying structured network solutions while maintaining the overall security posture of the environment. This includes leading site surveys across domestic and international locations, installing and testing network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems, and ensuring all cabling and infrastructure meet NIST and TEMPEST compliance standards. The role involves creating detailed site survey reports, providing design recommendations, building and installing equipment racks, and installing, terminating, and troubleshooting Cat6 and fiber cabling. The technician will also support network operations across secure environments, perform lifecycle upgrades and preventive maintenance, develop bills of materials, track project progress, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. This position requires 90–100% travel and flexibility to support off-hours work as needed.

Compensation:
$55/hr to $60/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
IAT level II Certification
Understanding of ANSI/TIA-568 and 569 standards
Requirements 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) 7003.
Knowledge of DISA network topologies and standards.
Topology and rack elevations using Visio
Experience with various OTDR, cable testers, and network sniffers to develop reports for infrastructure certification documentation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Top Secret Clearance
IAT level II Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.