Cable Technician - Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA

7d•$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 role supports the Pentagon, Mark Center, and surrounding government buildings in the National Capital Region. Telecommuting is not permitted; the employee must work full-time onsite. Travel required is 25–50%. The position involves installing and documenting new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and related components. The technician also supports move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, VoIP networks, and fiber-optic infrastructure, and installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs voice and data communications systems and cabling. The likely hourly rate is $42.27–$57.19, with actual pay determined by experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Associate 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.
U.S. citizenship.
Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying expertise levels, 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.

Nice To Haves

BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) certification.

Responsibilities

Install and document new or updated inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements.
Perform assigned move, add, and change activities involving copper cabling, 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 related to trouble calls, and perform routine maintenance.
Verify work-order information and receipt of necessary equipment and information.
Test installed cabling to verify service; identify, correct, or escalate problems.
Use network cabling test equipment, including 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.
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 and required standards for installing cable racks, wiring racks, and testing installations.
Participate in special projects as required.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Paid time off plans 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 are provided or available.