Senior Cable Technician | Shift Mon-Thus 8pm- 6am | TS/SCI Clearance

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Senior 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 Senior Cable Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Cable Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

**The Shift for this role is Monday - Thursday 8pm - 6am **

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

HOW OUR SENIOR 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. Must know the standard copper 568-B Color code, 25 pair color code, as well as the Fiber 12 strand Color Code

• 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.

• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors, Computer literate.

• Basic networking skills.

• 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:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

• Required Experience: 5 years of related telecommunications experience.

• Required Education: Associate’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work 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.

• Shift: Monday - Thursday 8pm-6am

• Location: Onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Active TS/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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