What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Support Technician position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2613500
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-09
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Technician
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Networking and Audio-Visual Cabling Support Specialist to play a critical role in installing and maintaining data and audiovisual (AV) communications. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining cabling and audiovisual (AV) systems. enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, MD. Work is performed on site.
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Clearance Requirements:
Required Certification:
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-09
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Technician
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Networking and Audio-Visual Cabling Support Specialist to play a critical role in installing and maintaining data and audiovisual (AV) communications. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining cabling and audiovisual (AV) systems. enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, MD. Work is performed on site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to hardware and software issues within the technical control facility.
- Install, terminate, label, and test network and AV cabling, including fiber optic, Cat5e, and Cat6A cables.
- Assist with, installation of terminals, audiovisual equipment, and associated hardware.
- Conduct physical layer troubleshooting for connectivity issues and signal degradation.
- Maintain cable management practices to ensure neat, organized, and secure cable runs.
- Document cabling infrastructure changes, updates, and network maps.
- Use tools for signal testing, certification, and fault detection.
- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal network and AV performance.
- Support server/network hardware installation as needed.
- Ensure compliance with BICSI, DoD, and ARL standards for physical layer infrastructure and security.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Must have an AA in computer science, information technology or related field with two (2) years of experience; or hold a HS Diploma and four (4) years of related experience
- Ability to plan and implement large-scale network configurations and upgrades while minimizing downtime.
- Familiarity with copper and fiber cabling standards, color codes, and cable testing procedures.
- Experience supporting audiovisual systems (projectors, video conferencing, display setups).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and floor plans.
- Knowledge of network management and monitoring software tools.
- Understanding of network communications in multi-protocol environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. And must be willing to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Required Certification:
- IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $40,001 - $80,000