Cable Technician - Secret
About The Position
The Cable Technician installs, documents, maintains, and repairs inside-plant cable infrastructure and voice and data communications systems for GDIT’s Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program. Work is performed at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and surrounding government buildings in the National Capital Region. The position is full-time onsite; telecommuting is not permitted. The role covers conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic infrastructure, including move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, Voice over IP networks, and fiber. The technician tests and troubleshoots cabling, verifies work orders and equipment, documents network configurations, and follows DISA J6 and commercial best-practice installation and testing standards. The position also involves identifying and removing abandoned cable while keeping cables organized and complying with safety standards.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Associate’s 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 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.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Responsibilities
- Install and document new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic components.
- Complete assigned move, add, and change activities related to copper cabling, Voice over IP 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 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, correcting or escalating problems as needed.
- Use network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
- Label and route equipment and cables, and document 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 for cable-rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
- Wellness packages
- Full flex work weeks where possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
