We are looking for a high-energy Infrastructure Technician to support critical technical operations in a secure environment. This role combines physical labor with technical precision, focusing on the deployment of network cabling, the secure movement of high-value hardware, and the rigorous auditing of IT inventory. This is an ideal entry-level path for a cleared professional with a Security+ certification looking to gain firsthand experience in a technical environment.
Responsibilities
- Structured Cabling & Installation: Pull, route, and secure Cat5e, Cat6, and Fiber Optic cabling in both new construction and existing structures with appropriate termination, testing, labeling, and dressing according to site standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot Layer 1: Trace copper and fiber lines to MDF/IDF closets and network switches, perform testing, investigation, and remediation of identified issues.
- Equipment Relocation & Deployment: Execute secure "move/add/change" (MAC) requests for KVM switches, multi-monitor workstations, and mixed operating system workstations with associated accessories.
- Infrastructure Management: Perform physical installation of equipment into racks, cabinets, and enclosures.
- Conduct basic BIOS configuration and system imaging to ensure hardware is mission ready.
- Inventory & Asset Lifecycle Management: Maintain real-time accuracy of IT asset and consumables logs, ensuring accountability for from staging to disposal. Conduct end-of-day audits and "physical plant" checks to maintain facility quality control. Partner with senior engineers to stage equipment for large-scale deployments.
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Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Two years of electronics training from technical trade school or military technical school or two years of computer training as applicable to the job
- U.S. Citizenship required; Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information Access (TS//SCI) including Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph within 180 days of hire date
- CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or equivalent baseline security certification.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to lift to 50-75 pounds unassisted.
- Comfortable working at heights (ladders/lifts) and in confined spaces (under desks/server rooms).
- Ability to stand/walk for 8+ hours a day across multi-building facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct knowledge of and experience with the MSIC customer in daily interactions.
Industry certifications (BICSI, RCDD, or equivalent).
Familiarity with data center cabling and enterprise infrastructure setups.
Knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA, ANSI, IEEE).
Understanding of network infrastructure components such as patch panels and switches.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.