What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Installer position at GDH?
Role Summary
This role involves supporting and maintaining critical network infrastructure to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of air traffic operations. As a Network Installer, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP-based networks across multiple locations within the region. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to federal aviation systems, requiring a high level of technical expertise and commitment to network reliability.
Responsibilities
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
This role involves supporting and maintaining critical network infrastructure to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of air traffic operations. As a Network Installer, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP-based networks across multiple locations within the region. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to federal aviation systems, requiring a high level of technical expertise and commitment to network reliability.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure.
- Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments.
- Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single-mode and multi-mode).
- Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
- Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents.
- Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed.
- Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.
- This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent: Masters 6 , Associates 10 , HS diploma 12 ).
- Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
- Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking.
- Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies.
- Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
- Experience with fiber testing tools (e.g., OTDR).
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
Salary : $65 - $70