Network Cabling Technician

Cardinal Technology Systems•Norfolk, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Network Cabling Technician to work for our company. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)

Requirements

Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
3–5+ years of professional experience in structured cabling, telecom cabling, or low-voltage installations.
Proven experience performing site surveys and creating cabling system designs or installation plans.
Proficiency in terminating, testing, and certifying Cat6, fiber, and coax cabling.
Hands-on experience using certification tools (Fluke DTX/DSX, OTDR, power meters, etc.).
Strong understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA-568, BICSI).
Ability to troubleshoot cable and connectivity issues efficiently.
Experience installing racks, patch panels, cable trays, conduits, and related physical infrastructure.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in various physical environments.
Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, in ceilings, and other physical work environments.
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or equivalent.
BICSI Installer (INST1/INST2) or BICSI Technician (TECH) certification.
Experience designing cabling systems for government, data centers, or commercial facilities.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts and equipment (switches, patching, cable pathways).

Responsibilities

Perform site surveys to assess cabling needs, identify pathways, evaluate existing infrastructure, and determine material and labor requirements.
Design structured cabling layouts, including cable routes, termination points, equipment placement, and rack/cabinet configurations.
Install, terminate, and test Cat 6, coax, and fiber optic cabling according to industry standards (TIA/EIA).
Certify newly installed and existing cables using appropriate testing equipment to verify performance and integrity.
Diagnose and repair cabling faults, connectivity issues, and signal loss.
Perform routine inspections of network cabling infrastructure to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
Read and interpret cabling diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.
Install related infrastructure components such as patch panels, jacks, cable trays, racks, and conduits.
Maintain compliance with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and local building code standards.
Document all cabling installations, test results, and maintenance activities.
Well versed with equipment and technology such as Fluke to trace and certify cabling installs.