Job summary
This senior technician role involves leading onsite technical surveys and installations for a US Military IT modernization program. Responsibilities include assessing infrastructure readiness, documenting network and system upgrade requirements, and overseeing hardware and software deployment at military installations across the continental US and abroad. The position requires extensive field experience with hardware/software integration, cabling standards, and DoD environments, along with proficiency in creating technical diagrams and reports. A security clearance and significant travel are necessary.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Norway
- Work setup
- Remote
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct detailed physical site surveys to assess power, space, cooling, and connectivity for new IT installations at military sites. Analyze current network infrastructure and develop comprehensive survey and design reports including bills of materials. Perform hardware and software installations, configurations, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure system readiness and compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Act as the main technical liaison between project management and site personnel, maintain engineering documentation, and provide regular status updates. Ensure adherence to safety and military protocols and that personnel certifications remain current.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering, or at least six years of relevant field experience. Minimum five years working with hardware/software integration and structured cabling. Proven background in conducting site surveys within Department of Defense or federal environments. Skilled in Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD for network and rack diagramming. Strong knowledge of power requirements, fiber optic and copper cabling standards. Holding or ability to obtain an active Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret preferred. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces. Willingness and ability to travel up to 90% for deployments within and outside the continental US.