Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Multimedia Specialist - Network Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport, RI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Experience installing and terminating local area network (LAN) cabling.
Experience operating power tools.
Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work in elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical installation activities.
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a security investigation, and meeting government security requirements are required to obtain a clearance.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

Install structured cabling systems, including CAT6 and CAT6A.
Install cable tray systems, ladders, conduit, and J-hooks for cable support.
Terminate shielded and unshielded CAT6 and CAT6A cables using industry-standard keystone and Panduit Minicom connection styles.
Install single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cable.
Install innerduct for fiber-optic cables.
Terminate fiber-optic cables using Splice on Connectors (SoC) and Corning Unicam systems.
Use network test devices such as Fluke Versiv to certify copper and fiber-optic cables.
Troubleshoot fiber-optic cable using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test equipment.
Install audiovisual cabling, wall plates, mounts, displays, and related infrastructure.
Install wireless access points and surveillance cameras.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Desired Qualifications

Current Rhode Island Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI) or Telecommunications System Technician (TST) license.
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Installer 1 (INST1) certification or above.
Experience installing audiovisual system components such as displays, projectors, projection screens, and speakers.
Experience or education relating to configuration of network equipment, such as local area network (LAN) switches.
An associate degree or technical training in Audiovisual Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field.

Multimedia Specialist - Network Technician

Saalex · Newport, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

Salary: USD 50,000–60,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: OMN

Description

Saalex is seeking a Multimedia Specialist – Network Technician in Newport, RI to provide technical support for networking infrastructure and installation support for multimedia presentation, collaboration, and video teleconferencing (VTC) environments. This position is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support of network and audiovisual systems used in conference rooms, meeting facilities, and mission-critical collaboration spaces

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50k-$60k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

Install structured cabling systems, CAT6 and CAT6A.
Installation of cabling tray systems, ladders, conduit and j-Hooks for cable support.
Termination of CAT6 and CAT6A shielded and unshielded cables on industry standard keystone and Panduit Minicom connection styles.
Installation of fiber optic cable, both single mode and multimode.
Installation of innerduct for fiber optic cables.
Termination of fiber optic cables using Splice on Connectors (SoC) and Corning Unicam systems.
Use of network test devices such as Fluke Versiv for copper and fiber optic cable certification.
Fiber optic cable troubleshooting using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test equipment.
Install audiovisual cabling, wall plates, mounts, displays, and related infrastructure.
Install wireless access points and surveillance cameras.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

Experience installing LAN Cabling and terminating.
Experience with operating power tools.
Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work in elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical installation activities.

Desired:

Rhode Island Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI) or Telecommunications System Technician (TST) current license.
Building Industry Consulting Service international (BICSI) Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Installer 1 (INST1) or above certifications.
Experience installing audio/visual system components such as displays, projectors, projection screens, speakers, etc.
Experience or education relating to configuration of network equipment, LAN switches etc.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical training in Audiovisual Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Security Clearance:

Must have an active Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Requirements to obtain a clearance include U.S. Citizenship, successful completion of a security investigation, and meeting all government security requirements.

Benefits

Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Benefit

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About the Company

Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It supports test range operations and management, engineering and logistics, data analytics and business intelligence, and IT services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Camarillo, CA
Founded: 1999

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