Telecommunications Technician

Telecommunications Technician

Job ID: 2617732

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Date Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Telecom Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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Job Description

Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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