Sr Cable Infrastructure Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Cable Infrastructure Engineer to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC 3). The role designs complex telecommunications cable plans and equipment installation layouts, expands existing cabling systems, and resolves technical engineering problems involving secure and non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure. The engineer installs, tests, and maintains this infrastructure in coordination with the Government and follows applicable policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices. This is an onsite position at Fort Carson, Colorado. The engineer maintains LAN and core datacenter cabling, develops and maintains IT wiring diagrams, tests and troubleshoots cables, and cross-connects circuits using patch panels. The position may involve a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission and may include supervising employees or managing day-to-day tasks for others.
Requirements
- Minimum experience: 8 years with a high school diploma, 6 years with an associate degree, or 4 years with a bachelor's degree in designing, installing, and troubleshooting secure and non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, including ceilings, raised floors, tunnels, and equipment racks.
- Ability to work outdoors and in field environments under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods while installing and terminating cables.
- Ability to work at heights and operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other aerial platforms.
- Comfort working in military-secured environments and following strict operational protocols.
Nice To Haves
- BICSI Technician Certification.
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper or BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification.
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification.
- OSP construction certifications, such as BICSI Outside Plant Designer – OSP.
- OSHA 10/30 Certification.
- Manufacturer-specific certifications, such as Corning, Panduit, CommScope, or Leviton.
Responsibilities
- Install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test new and existing LAN cabling in accordance with applicable policies and industry best practices.
- Maintain cable infrastructure labeling standards in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
- Install, terminate, and test new inside-plant cable and infrastructure.
- Test and troubleshoot faulty cable and resolve issues related to cables and networks.
- Cross-connect circuits using patch panels.
- Maintain core datacenter infrastructure and follow cabling and organization standards.
- Develop and maintain IT wiring diagrams.
- Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of secure and non-secure cable infrastructure with the Government.
- Potentially supervise other employees and manage day-to-day tasks for other individuals.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental and military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
