Cable Technician - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA

6d•$42 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Cable Technician for its Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program. The position supports the Pentagon, the Mark Center, and surrounding government buildings in the National Capital Region. It is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not permitted. The technician installs and documents new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated components. The role also handles moves, adds, and changes involving copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic infrastructure; installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems; and tests and documents network cabling and equipment. The technician works with team leads, follows DISA J6 and commercial installation standards, and participates in special projects as required.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance.
Associate degree and at least 3 years of related experience; an additional 2 years of related technical experience may substitute for the degree.
Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at various expertise levels and provide customer support in a high-visibility environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work with power tools and ladders.
Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.
Computer literacy and basic networking skills.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Install and document new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements.
Complete assigned move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic cabling.
Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems.
Interpret cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure related to trouble calls, and perform routine maintenance.
Verify work-order information and confirm receipt of necessary equipment and information.
Test installed cabling to verify service, identify and correct problems, or escalate them.
Use network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
Label and route equipment and cables, and record configuration diagrams and specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair network outages, test network backup procedures, and update documentation.
Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable; keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.
Dress, terminate, and test cables and components, including CAT6 and fiber-optic cabling.
Follow DISA J6 and commercial best-practice procedures and standards for cable racks, rack wiring, and installation testing.
Participate in special projects as required.