Cable Technician

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA

1d•$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 other government buildings in the National Capital Region. The work is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not permitted. The role involves installing and documenting new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber cabling and associated components. The technician performs move, add, and change activities for copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic infrastructure; installs, maintains, repairs, and tests voice and data communications systems; and troubleshoots service issues. The position also involves interpreting cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics; documenting and labeling networks and equipment; maintaining accurate configuration records; and identifying and removing abandoned cable while keeping cable installations neat and safe. The technician must follow DISA J6 and commercial best-practice procedures for cable racks, rack wiring, and installation testing. The role requires effective communication and customer support, attention to detail, basic networking and computer skills, and the ability to use power tools and ladders. Travel required is 25–50%.

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 Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
U.S. citizenship required.
Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at various levels of expertise.
Strong customer-support skills 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.
Skills listed: Cat6 cabling, coaxial cabling, inside plant, network cabling, and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

Install and document new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, fiber, and associated components.
Perform assigned move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic 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, and identify, correct, or escalate problems.
Use network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
Document networks by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
Maintain networks by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing 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 racks, rack wiring, and installation testing.
Participate in special projects as required.