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, Mark Center, and other Government buildings in the National Capital Region. The technician installs and documents new or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber cabling and associated elements. The role also supports move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, Voice over IP networks, and fiber optic infrastructure; installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems; and tests, troubleshoots, and documents network cabling and equipment. This is a full-time onsite role; telecommuting is not permitted. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week, with 25–50% travel required. The likely hourly rate is $42.30–$57.22, with actual compensation based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements. GDIT describes its workplace as a mission-focused technology and professional services company. Its stated offerings include career-growth tools, internal mobility support, benefits and wellness packages, competitive pay and paid time off, and a military-friendly workplace.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience; an additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying levels of expertise, provide strong customer support in a high-visibility environment, and maintain 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.
Skills in 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, coax, fiber, and associated elements.
Perform move, add, and change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP 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, 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.
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.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Benefits

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