Fiber Technican

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA HI Hickam AFB - 760 Worcester Ave (HIC031), HI

4d•$72,250 - $97,750•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Fiber Technician to help support our upcoming Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. This role involves installing, terminating, fusion splicing, and testing single mode and multimode fiber in various environments. The technician will also troubleshoot fiber faults during outage restorations, document changes to the fiber plant, and coordinate with various teams for planned and unplanned fiber work. Additionally, the role supports site surveys, modernization installations, and cutover activities.

Requirements

Fiber Optic Splicing
OTDR Testing
Outside Plant Cabling
Structured Cabling
Network Troubleshooting
Active Secret Security Clearance
Technical Training, Certification(s), High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two or more years performing fiber optic installation, termination, fusion splicing, and OTDR testing in a structured cabling or outside plant environment.
Valid driver license required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
BICSI Certified (Current)
Aerial and Underground Outside Plant
BICSI Standards
ANSI TIA 568
Cisco Switching Familiarity
Communications

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, fusion splice, and test single mode and multimode fiber across inside plant and outside plant environments.
Troubleshoot fiber faults during outage restoration alongside the Network Operations team, meeting restoration service level windows.
Document fiber plant additions, modifications, and as-built changes in the configuration management system and customer infrastructure tracking process.
Coordinate planned and unplanned fiber work with US Navy outside plant maintenance, Civil Engineering Squadron pathway approvals, and the 747th Communications Squadron.
Support site survey, modernization installation, and cutover activities including communications equipment location build out, horizontal cabling for wireless access points, and core node to access node connectivity.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.