SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Telecommunications Technician

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree.
Two years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency in TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VoIP, and network infrastructure.
Experience with fiber optics, cabling, and telecommunications hardware.
Familiarity with network monitoring tools and telecommunications security.

Responsibilities

Support voice, data, and video telecommunications systems.
Install and maintain fiber optic, copper, and wireless cabling.
Configure and support routers, switches, and network equipment.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Monitor and maintain network performance to ensure minimal downtime.
Provide technical guidance for VoIP, PBX, and Unified Communications systems.
Manage telecommunications projects, including coordination with vendors and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and implement security protocols.

Desired Qualifications

CompTIA Network+ certification.
CTNS certification.
BICSI certification.

SAIC is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Technician to support and maintain voice, data, and video networks. The ideal candidate will plan, install, troubleshoot, and upgrade telecommunications systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Support voice, data, and video telecommunications systems.
Install and maintain fiber optic, copper, and wireless cabling.
Configure and support routers, switches, and network equipment.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring minimal downtime.
Provide technical guidance for VoIP, PBX, and Unified Communications systems.
Manage telecommunications projects, including coordination with vendors and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and implement security protocols.

Required:

BS and 2 years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Proficiency in TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VoIP, and network infrastructure.
Experience with fiber optics, cabling, and telecom hardware.
Familiarity with network monitoring tools and telecommunications security.
Preferred certifications: CompTIA Network+, CTNS, BICSI.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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