Cable Technician - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, TX

6d•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 role supports the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other government buildings in the National Capital Region. The position is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not permitted. Travel required is 25–50%. The technician installs and documents new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber cabling and related components. The role also supports move, add, and change activities involving copper infrastructure, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic infrastructure. The technician installs, maintains, repairs, and tests voice and data communications systems; interprets cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics; and troubleshoots service issues and outages. Duties include verifying work orders and equipment, testing installations, correcting or escalating problems, maintaining documentation, labeling and routing cables and equipment, identifying and removing abandoned cable, and dressing, terminating, and testing CAT6 and fiber-optic cables. The technician follows DISA J6 and commercial best-practice procedures for cable racks, rack wiring, and installation testing, and may participate in special projects. GDIT describes its workplace as mission-focused, with career growth resources, internal mobility support, comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, paid time off, and a military-friendly culture. The likely hourly rate is $42.30–$57.22; compensation is not guaranteed and may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience; an additional 2 years of related technical experience may substitute for the degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying 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.

Responsibilities

Install and document new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber cabling and associated elements.
Perform move, add, and change activities for copper cabling infrastructure, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems.
Interpret cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and perform routine maintenance.
Verify work order information and receipt of necessary equipment and information.
Test installed cabling to verify service, identifying and correcting problems or escalating them as needed.
Use network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
Document the network by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
Maintain the network by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing network backup procedures, and updating 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 rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing.
Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) plan with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Career growth tools and learning opportunities.
Internal mobility support.