Network Infrastructure Technician - Fiber/Copper

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Infrastructure Technician (Fiber/Copper) to support the installation, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and documentation of network infrastructure from the data center to the end-user desktop. This position supports enterprise communications by installing fiber optic and copper cabling, maintaining infrastructure pathways, supporting core network device installations, and ensuring compliance with industry and government standards.

The successful candidate will help maintain a reliable and secure network environment while supporting infrastructure projects, upgrades, troubleshooting efforts, and ongoing operational requirements.

This is an onsite position located in Fort Belvoir, VA. The qualified candidate must be local to the area and willing to commute onsite.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and maintain fiber optic and copper cabling systems in accordance with established standards and best practice
• Perform infrastructure installations and upgrades to support new service deployments, modernization efforts, and fault remediation activities
• Installs approved infrastructure switches, routers, servers, and other core network devices at the hardware level
• Apply and maintain accurate labeling of all infrastructure start points, patch panels, pathways, and termination points according to organizational standards
• Maintains an accurate database of all infrastructure start, patch, and end points
• Conducts internal quality control processes to verify conformance to industry and government standards for all infrastructure items
• Prioritize and manage assigned tasks based on operational requirements, severity, workflow, and timelines.
• Communicate professionally with customers, teammates, and stakeholders while providing exceptional customer service
• Collaborate with IT support personnel, network engineers, and system administrators to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Active TS/SCI clearance (as recorded in DISS).
• Two (2) years of hands-on experience terminating fiber & copper infrastructure.
• Two (2) years of experience with infrastructure installation or network infrastructure support. 
• An understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, design, concepts, and theory. 
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent and in possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days, a U.S. Passport 
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend over, reach into tight spaces to complete work, and lift 25 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:  

• BICSI Certification (RCDD).
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience terminating fiber & copper infrastructure.
• Three (3) years of experience with infrastructure installation or network infrastructure support.
• Network and/or system administration experience.
• Working experience with military, DoD civilians, or defense contractors.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-27696
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$90,000 - $110,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.