Cable Technician - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology • Arlington, TX

5d • 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 surrounding 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, fiber, and related components. The position is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not permitted.

The technician handles assigned move, add, and change work involving copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic infrastructure; installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems; and tests and troubleshoots cabling and network problems. The role also requires interpreting cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics; documenting network configurations; maintaining clear cable labeling and routing; and following DISA J6 and commercial installation standards. Travel is required 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 Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying expertise levels and provide strong 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.
• 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 components.
• Perform assigned move, add, and change activities related to 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 that required equipment and information have been received.
• Test installed cabling to verify service, identify and correct problems, or escalate them as needed.
• Use network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
• Document network configurations by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording diagrams and specifications.
• Maintain the network 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 CAT6 and fiber-optic cables and components.
• Follow DISA J6 and commercial best-practice procedures and standards for cable racks, 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 and paid time off.
• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options and a vision plan.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, personal accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Career growth and learning resources, including an AI-powered career tool and an internal mobility team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree