1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $25–$60/hr · On site, Colorado Springs, CO

Network and Communications Technician (Colorado Springs)

Install, maintain and troubleshoot network and communications gear on site at military installations in the Colorado Springs, CO area, where the network has to stay up.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Install, cable, configure and test switches, routers, wireless and communications equipment on site
Troubleshoot outages and degraded links, find the root cause, and get service back
Keep accurate records of what you touched: diagrams, port maps, tickets and change notes
Work alongside site staff and our remote engineers, and tell us plainly what the hardware is actually doing

Required qualifications

Lives in or near Colorado Springs, CO and can work on site at secure installations in the area
Hands-on experience as a network or communications technician: cabling, switching, routing, and testing and troubleshooting tools
Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, or one held in the past
CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Cisco CCNA, or comparable certification
Military communications background or prior work on Department of Defense installations
Experience with fiber, secure communications equipment, or SATCOM and RF systems

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $25–$60 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, on site, colorado springs, co. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Network and Communications Technician (Colorado Springs)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the network or communications job most like this role: the site and environment, the equipment you installed or maintained, a problem you tracked down and fixed, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $25–$60 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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