Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Hardware Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Cabling Infrastructure, Fiber Optic Cabling, Fiber Optic Installation, Telecommunications
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking a Cable Technician to join our JSP ETM-NG (Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen) team at the Pentagon. Due to the nature of this role, the employee must report full-time onsite in in Arlington, VA.
NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award/funding.
HOW THE CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
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 in accordance with scope of work statements.
Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures (BISCI, EIA/TIA) 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.
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. This includes Copper terminations on Patch Panels, Modular Plugs, Jacks as well as Fiber Splicing/Terminating single and multiple strand fiber optic cables.
Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with Hand Tools, to include power tools, Powder Actuated Tools, and ladders.
Installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications cabling systems.
Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, floor plans and networking logic diagrams.
Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.
Use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into databases and create and maintain cable, records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
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. This includes setting up fiber testers with the appropriate test ends.
Additionally, the Technician is responsible for creating the appropriate folders within the Copper and Fiber Test Equipment Master Folder.
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.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
Participates in special projects as required.
Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.
Walking long distances for long periods of time, lifting of material up to 50 pounds, loading equipment onto carts or shelves, moving equipment to work locations, unloading equipment, mounting of
equipment into racks and trash removal.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – REQUIRED:
CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance
EDUCATION: Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, OR the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
YEAR'S EXPERIENCE: 3‐5 years of related telecommunications experience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
- Must be able to use Microsoft Excel and Word, input data into databases, create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
- Must be able to complete physical work as indicated above under responsibilities.
- Able to provide problem analysis and problem solving.
- Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong customer service experience.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors, Computer literate.
- Basic networking skills.
- Able to report onsite as indicated above.
LOCATION: Arlington, VA - onsite at the Pentagon.
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 salary range for this position is $87,030 - $117,746. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
25-50%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Arlington
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.
