Jr. Telecommunications Cabling Technician

IMTAS • Quantico, VA

307d

About The Position

The Cable Installation Technicians requirements would be to address with direct supervision, outstanding cabling issues across the Division, to include remediation, repair, installation and upgrades across all IT enclaves (FBINET, UNET, SCINET) as well as video security, access control, locks/alarms (Hirsch, Bosch), OPWAN, JIANT, telephone, and coaxial cable. Technicians would receive taskings from the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Telecommunications Manager and/or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to include providing status updates as required. The Cable Technician will install cable pathway systems, fire stop systems, various electronic components, and various cable that includes but is not limited to twisted pair cable, coax, fiber optic & low voltage cable. Cable installation includes placement, termination, testing, labeling and documentation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to demonstrate good writing skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in codes, industry standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook a plus.
• Must work well with little supervision individually and in a team environment.
• Candidate may be required to have secret or top secret clearance.
• Candidate will possess two (2) or more of the following: Recent, verifiable equivalent experience in the work described above (within 3 years), Verifiable military training on cabling design and/or installation (within 2 years), Valid manufacturer training certificate for the product being installed, Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) - Copper or Fiber, BICSI Installer 1 or 2 (Copper or Fiber), BICSI Technician (Counts as 2 of the requirements), BICSI RCDD.

Nice To Haves

• FBI/DOJ experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with on-site pre-task surveys to determine project timeline and scope.
• Removes any existing cable supplies that may be effectively reused on other projects, thereby minimizing overall project costs.
• Installs, tests, and documents cabling in support of tasks as identified in the provided Installation Design Plan (IDP).
• May be required to support CIRG’s Main Data Facility (MDF) connectivity at each facility.
• May be responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Interfaces with all customer representatives in a professional manner.
• Remains knowledgeable of industry practices and technologies that could be used to improve the FBI’s network’s physical layer.
• Establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing copper and fiber optic cables.
• Mounts telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm systems.
• Installs cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings) using power or manual fasteners.
• Installs or maintains existing fire stopping systems in conduits, trays, wall/ceiling/floor penetrations.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns; answering questions.
• Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal requirements.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.

Benefits

• Active Top-Secret clearance required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees