Low-Voltage Security Intern
Washington D.C., DC - USA
Job Summary
Location: Washington DC / DMV Area
Position Type: Internship (Field-Based / On-Site)
Pay: $18.40 per hour
CPT/OPT: Candidates with valid CPT or OPT employment authorization are welcome to apply
Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a motivated Low-Voltage Security Intern to support networking structured cabling security camera access control and other low-voltage projects throughout the Washington DC and DMV area.
This hands-on field-based internship is designed for students and entry-level candidates who want real-world experience with networking wiring security systems and related technologies. You dont need years of professional experience just a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
What youll need:
- Basic knowledge of computer networking
- Basic knowledge of wiring and cabling
- Willingness to work learn and perform hands-on tasks
- Reliability and a strong work ethic
- Your own car and reliable transportation (mandatory)
Were willing to train candidates who bring the right foundational knowledge attitude and willingness to learn.
Working alongside experienced team members youll assist with:
- Running and installing low-voltage network and security cabling
- Ethernet and structured network cabling
- Cable termination labeling organization and testing
- Installing and supporting security cameras and CCTV systems
- Assisting with access control systems
- Connecting cameras access control devices and other equipment to network infrastructure
- Assisting with routers switches patch panels and network connections
- Troubleshooting basic wiring cabling and connectivity issues
- Mounting and installing low-voltage equipment
- Organizing tools cables equipment and installation materials
- Supporting on-site installation and maintenance activities
- Traveling between customer and project locations throughout the DC/DMV area
- Performing other related hands-on technical duties as assigned
- Basic understanding of computer networking
- Familiarity with Ethernet IP addressing routers switches and network connectivity
- Basic understanding of low-voltage wiring and structured cabling
- Basic knowledge of Ethernet cables such as Cat5e Cat6 or similar
- Ability and willingness to learn cable termination and testing
- Comfort working with basic hand tools
- Willingness to perform physical hands-on field work
- Ability to follow instructions and work with senior team members
- Dependability and punctuality
- Strong willingness to learn
- Ability to travel between project locations
- Valid drivers license
- Personal vehicle and reliable transportation (required)
Previous professional experience in low-voltage networking CCTV or security systems is not required.
Students or recent graduates in the following are encouraged to apply:
- Information Technology
- Computer Networking
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
- Electrical or Electronics Technology
- Telecommunications
- Engineering
- Information Systems
- Related technical programs
Candidates from other educational backgrounds are also welcome if they have practical knowledge of networking and wiring.
Candidates authorized to work through CPT or OPT are welcome to apply. Applicants are responsible for maintaining valid employment authorization for the duration of the internship.
$18.40 per hour this is a paid internship.
This internship offers real-world hands-on experience with:
- Computer networking
- Ethernet and IP networking
- Structured cabling
- Low-voltage wiring
- Security cameras and CCTV
- Access control systems
- Network-connected security devices
- Cable termination and testing
- Field installation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer and project-site environments
As a field-based role candidates must be comfortable:
- Traveling to different project locations
- Working on-site at customer facilities
- Carrying tools and installation materials
- Performing hands-on cabling and installation work
- Working in different indoor and outdoor project environments as required
- Standing walking bending and performing normal installation-related physical activity
Having your own car is mandatory for this position. This role requires travel between project locations throughout Washington DC and the surrounding DMV area. Candidates must have a valid drivers license their own reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to assigned job sites.
Were not looking for someone who already knows everything. Were looking for someone who:
- Understands the basics of networking
- Knows the basics of wiring and cabling
- Is comfortable working with their hands
- Is willing to learn
- Shows up on time
- Is dependable
- Has a positive attitude
- Is willing to work
- Has their own reliable car
If you have basic networking and wiring knowledge and want to build real-world experience in low-voltage security and networking systems we encourage you to apply.
Send your resume to to gain hands-on experience in networking cabling security cameras access control and low-voltage technology with Dhaka Technologies Limited.