Cable Technician - Top Secret

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Cable Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Cable Technician is responsible for surveying telecommunications rooms, assessing the condition and configuration of existing cable infrastructure, and identifying available spare copper pairs and fiber strands. The role includes documenting cabling routes, providing recommendations for additional cabling or equipment removal, and verifying that rooms meet firestopping and cleanliness requirements. The technician will install and document new and updated Inside Plant (ISP) infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, and fiber systems across Pentagon, Mark Center, and NCR-supported facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Survey telecommunications rooms to determine existing installations and infrastructure status.
• Identify available spare copper pairs and fiber strands.
• Document routing of connected house pairs and fiber pairs/strands.
• Recommend new cable installations or removal of unused equipment as needed.
• Inspect rooms for proper firestopping and coordinate removal of debris or abandoned materials.
• Install and document ISP infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, and fiber cabling.
• Follow JSP and commercial industry best practices for installation, rack wiring, and testing procedures.
• Perform service order and repair activities involving CAT6, VoIP, and fiber optic cabling.
• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communication systems.
• Interpret service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Verify work order details, required materials, and completed installations.
• Conduct service verification tests and escalate issues when necessary.
• Use network test equipment including network testers, copper testers, fiber OTDRs, and power meters.
• Document cable routing, labeling, configuration diagrams, and system specifications.
• Troubleshoot outages, test backup procedures, and update network documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of assigned technologies and participate in special projects.
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable; ensure cable bundles meet safety and organizational standards.
• Work safely with power tools and ladders; collaborate effectively with supervisors and team members.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Minimum Education:
• High School Diploma and related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and work experience. Additional education can be substituted for years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3–5 years of telecommunications-related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Strong customer service experience preferred.

Key Competencies:
• Knowledge of BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying technical levels.
• Strong customer support skills in a high-visibility environment.
• Effective problem analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in telecommunications rooms, mechanical spaces, and secure environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders and operate standard power tools safely.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.