RCDD Engineer - Secret Clearance required
About The Position
GDIT is seeking an RCDD Engineer for its Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management – Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program. The role is based at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and requires full-time onsite work; telecommuting is not allowed. The engineer maintains inside-plant cable infrastructure—including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated components—at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other buildings in the National Capital Region supported by JSP. The position follows JSP and commercial best-practice procedures and standards and develops Engineering Installation Plans for cable-rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing. It also provides operations and maintenance support for telecommunications rooms, including surveys, weekly reports, maintenance plans, and work to uphold EIA/TIA 568A and 568B standards. The role is responsible for 24/7/365 break-fix support for inside-plant cable infrastructure under JSP purview.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
- High school diploma.
- At least 3 years of related experience developing layouts and designs for technology systems, including voice, data, and structured cabling.
- Well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
- Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards, and other applicable codes related to IT, low-voltage, and telecommunications systems design and layout.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Vizio for producing cutsheets and floorplans.
- Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems from an installation and basic design perspective.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel of varying expertise levels.
- Solid customer support skills in a high-visibility environment.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Maintain inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other JSP-supported NCR buildings.
- Follow JSP and commercial best-practice procedures and standards, and develop Engineering Installation Plans for cable-rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing.
- Provide operations and maintenance support for 1,800 or more telecommunications rooms at the Pentagon, Mark Center, NCR, and outlying buildings under JSP Operations purview.
- Conduct onsite surveys and provide weekly reports of survey results, except in extenuating circumstances.
- Develop maintenance plans to correct issues and ensure EIA/TIA 568A and 568B standards are upheld.
- Perform 24/7/365 break-fix work on inside-plant cable infrastructure under JSP purview.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
