NIMS jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Network Installation & Maintenance Specialist (NIMS)
Network equipment testing, telecom troubleshooting, hardware repair, BERTS diagnostics, and OTDR support.
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Practical Infrastructure Support for Critical Mission Operations
At GS Consulting, we know that when the network drops, the mission stops. We help federal teams ensure their physical and logical infrastructure survives real operational pressure, and that requires dedicated specialists who understand the equipment in front of them.
As a Network Installation and Maintenance Specialist with GS Consulting, you are the first line of defense against hardware and connectivity failures. You will actively test, repair, configure, and upgrade the network and telecommunications equipment that keeps the Intelligence Community online. From basic cabling to advanced optical diagnostics, you will help keep data moving.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our NIMS professionals provide full life cycle support for physical network assets. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, configure, and improve network and telecommunications equipment across secure facilities.
- Perform comprehensive life cycle support, including hardware, software, and firmware upgrades and modifications to installed infrastructure.
- Assist Network Operations personnel with Tier 1 fault management, including replacement or repair of failed network devices.
- Manage escalation of complex outages and prolonged performance problems to Tier 2 support teams.
- Deploy specialized test equipment and network analysis tools, including network management software, data analyzers, BERTS, and OTDR, to isolate physical and logical layer issues.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful Installation and Maintenance Specialists at GS Consulting must bring practical experience across the following domains:
- Installation and maintenance of network and telecommunications equipment
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 fault management
- Hardware and firmware life cycle upgrades
- Use of specialized test equipment, including BERTS, OTDR, and data analyzers
Preferred Degree Fields and Certifications
While a High School Diploma or GED is the minimum requirement, degrees from an accredited institution in Networking, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field are highly valued and can accelerate your LCAT level.
We prioritize candidates who hold an active CompTIA A+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate credential. For Level 3 candidates, Cisco Certified Network Professional is strongly preferred.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across NIMS levels 1, 2, and 3. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must involve network equipment support and troubleshooting.
Level 1
- High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- High School Diploma or GED plus 6 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 3
- High School Diploma or GED plus 8 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 2 years of experience
Ready to maintain the mission?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, current certifications, and the specific NIMS level you are targeting based on your troubleshooting experience.