ISP/OSP Technician

Abacus Technology Corporation•Goose Creek, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking an ISP/OSP Technician to install, terminate, and test fiber optic cable, perform cabling, power, and grounding of various equipment, and prepare and install connectors for LANs and automated communication systems. The role involves utilizing test equipment, performing cable maintenance, splicing, termination, and transmission work on fiber and copper cables, and creating/maintaining databases. The technician will determine installation and maintenance methods using industry standards, technical manuals, and drawings. This position requires a strong understanding of electronic principles, fiber optics, and light wave transmissions, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and splice various cable types. Familiarity with test equipment, cable testing procedures, and safety precautions is essential. The role may involve working in confined spaces, lifting up to 30 pounds, and climbing. The technician must be comfortable working in an office environment and outdoors in various conditions. A US citizenship and a current Secret clearance are required, and applicants will undergo a security investigation.

Requirements

2+ years experience providing installation and maintenance for copper and fiber cables supporting voice and data networks.
Experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunication networks.
Experience in fault isolation and reconstitution of fixed cable and LAN/WAN.
Must possess the understanding and knowledge of basic electronic principles, fiber optics and light wave transmissions.
Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings including infrastructure design and splicing diagrams.
Able to splice various sizes of fiber optic and copper cables.
Familiar with test equipment and cable testing procedures.
Knowledge of safety precautions related to cable splicing.
Knowledge LAN/WAN media distribution systems and cabling.
Must be a US citizen.
Hold a current Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hold a BICSI Installer certification or be able to obtain one within six months of hire.
Preferred experience with office systems.

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cable to meet job requirements as specified in work order within time specified in contract work order priority.
Perform cabling, power, grounding of various types of equipment and hardware using proper tools and safety practices.
Prepare and install connectors for use in local area networks (LAN) and automated communications systems.
Utilize test equipment such as LAN testers, fiber testers, and other continuity testers.
Perform full range of cable maintenance, splicing, termination, and transmission work on fiber and copper cables.
Create and maintain database, and modify program contents to provide for new data preferred experience with office systems.
Determine installation and maintenance methods using applicable Industry Standards, base facility standards, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, specification lists, engineered project drawings, building facility drawings, and communications system installation records.
Crawl under/behind customer work environments to gain access to client systems.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Perform physical acts such climbing to obtain access to systems.
Work in an office environment and outside in a variety of conditions.