Cable Technician
Network and Telecommunications
CableTechnician
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“Cable Technician at Cable Technician. Skills: Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling, copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), network cabling test equipment, network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, fiber power meters, CAT6. installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure. conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting and repairing testing network; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
Secret security clearance, Ability to work with power tools and ladders, 25-50% Travel Required, Must report full-time onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Secret security clearance required, Associate's Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience required, Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards, Ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels, Possess robust customer support skills in a high visibility environment, Maintain a high attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to work with power tools and ladders, Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors, Computer literate with basic Networking Skills, Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned, 3 + years of related experience
Nice to Have
An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
What You'll Do.
installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure
fiber and all associated elements
tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move
change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure
Voice over IP networks (VOIP)
and fiber optic cabling infrastructure
maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems
Interprets cabling cutsheets
and electrical schematics
and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls
and performs routine maintenance
Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
Verifies service by testing installed cabling
or escalating problems
Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and recording configuration diagrams and specifications
Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing testing network back-up updating documentation
track and remove abandoned cable
keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling
follow DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures
standards required for installation of cable racks
wiring of the racks and testing required during installation
Participates in special projects as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work well with others; communicate with supervisors
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels; Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors
Full Job Description
**_Type of Requisition:_** Regular _**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:**_ Secret _**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:**_ Secret ** _Public Trust/Other Required:_** None _**Job Family:**_ Network and Telecommunications ** _Job Qualifications:_** **Skills:** Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling **Certifications:** BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) | Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) - Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) **Experience:** 3 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes _**Job Description:**_ ## Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. ## ## At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cable Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Cable Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. ## ## Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. ## ## **Meaningful work and personal impact:** * ## The Cable Technician is responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center & buildings within the NCR supported by DISA J6. * ## Responsible for tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. * ## Instal
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