Cable Technician | Secret clearance

4 weeks ago


Arlington, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

Req ID: RQ184693

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Telecommunications

Skills:

Cat6 Cabling,Coaxial Cabling,Network Cabling,Structured Cabling

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 (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW A CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN 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 JSP.

  • Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.

  • Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.

  • Our Cable Engineer is responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.

  • In-depth knowledge of TDM networks

  • Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and ladders

  • Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems

  • Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics

  • Tests, locates, installs, 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; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems

  • Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.

  • Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications

  • Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation

  • Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards

  • Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.

  • Ability to work with power tools and ladders

  • Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors

  • Computer literate with basic Networking Skills

  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned

  • Participates in special projects as required

  • Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

  • Required Experience: AA & 3+ years of related telecommunications experience. (will consider other combinations of education & yrs of experience).

  • Required Technical Skills: Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.

  • Required Skills and Abilities: Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels; Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment; Problem analysis and problem solving; Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Location: Onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

  • Strong customer service experience is highly preferred

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.02 - $0.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.



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