Network Specialist-Cable Plant I

AERMOR LLC•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AERMOR is seeking a Network Specialist-Cable Plant I who will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Network Manager in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of the NSWC PCD network infrastructure, including RDT&E and NMCI networks. The specialist will assist in diagnosing physical network connectivity problems and working with a broad range of telecommunications cabling media, including fiber optic, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), coaxial, and main feeder cables. This role is critical in ensuring efficient network installations and infrastructure maintenance.

Requirements

1+ year of hands-on experience with network cable installation, termination, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of cable plant systems, including copper and fiber optic subsystems used for transmitting electrical and optical signals between active communication equipment.
Familiarity with cable testing, including signal continuity and availability testing.
Ability to work with various cabling media, including fiber optics, UTP, and coaxial cables.
Understanding of building cable routing, including protected and buried conduits.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a structured IT environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications cabling, including fiber optic, UTP, coaxial, and main feeder cable.
Install cable racks, conduit, Panduit, and other support structures to ensure the protection and aesthetics of cables.
Test cables for signal quality, continuity, and availability to maintain optimal performance.
Perform cable plant troubleshooting, fabrication, and installation, including CAT5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and fiber optic connections.
Repair and troubleshoot media converters, copper/fiber modems, and other cable plant infrastructure components.
Pull telecommunications cabling through various building architectures, including Protected Distribution Systems, buried conduit (outside plant), inter-building routes, ceilings, raised floors, and cable troughs.
Support structured cabling infrastructure by ensuring compliance with installation standards and procedures.
Collaborate with CP II Network Specialists to ensure proper cable management and installation practices.
Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
Document cabling layouts, installations, and updates to ensure accurate network infrastructure records.