Cable Plant/Passive Infrastructure Designer - RCDD

Sms-Data-Products-Group,-Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking an experienced Cable Plant/Passive Infrastructure Designer (RCDD) to support the DoD network in the National Capital Region. The position involves maintaining and designing inside plant cable infrastructure across Pentagon, Mark Center, and NCR locations, following DISA J6P guidelines.

Primary on-site work in Crystal City, VA, with a flexible Monday–Friday core schedule.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• RCDD certification.
• Minimum 6 years experience in layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and MS Visio.
• Must be well versed in BICSI guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and other industry standards and codes related to the design and installation of low voltage and telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, coordinate, design, and installation oversight of DoD DISA J6 Pentagon inside plant cable infrastructure (conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber) in NCR locations.
• Coordinate DISA J6P outside plant and related facilities in the NCR.
• Provide Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) for installation of spaces, pathways, cable racks, and termination.
• Support 1800+ Telecommunication Rooms at Pentagon, Mark Center, and other sites.
• Produce documentation such as CIP, cut sheets, cost estimates, site surveys, and weekly reports.
• Develop maintenance plans to conform with DoD, DISA J6P, and industry standards.
• Position primarily on-site in Crystal City, VA with a Monday–Friday core schedule.

Skills

DOD Security Clearance

RCDD certification

6+ years experience in tech systems & 

BICSI guidelines & standards

Structured Cabling Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Visio

Planet

AutoCAD

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Cable Plant/Passive Infrastructure Designer - RCDD

SMS is seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented Cable Plant Designer to join our team supporting the United States Department of Defense. The successful candidate will join a team responsible for supporting the DoD's network in the National Capital Region.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com .

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, coordinating, design, and installation oversight of DoD DISA J6 Pentagon (formerly known as Joint Service Provider (JSP) and Information Technology Agency (ITA)) inside plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated cabling elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other locations within the National Capital Region supported by DISA J6P.
• Responsible for maintaining, coordinating, design, and installation oversight of DISA J6P offered services for outside plant and the OSP related facilities in the NCR under Government oversight.
• Must follow DOD/DISA J6P and commercial best practice procedures, standards and/or codes. Provide Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) required for installation of communication spaces, pathways, cable racks, cable installation, and cable termination.
• Operation and Maintenance support to include equipment refreshes and ongoing maintenance and clean-up of more than 1800 Telecommunication Rooms at the Pentagon, Mark Center and other buildings under DISA J6P Operations purview.
• Provide documentation such as Cable Installation Plans (CIP), cut sheets, cost estimates, site surveys, and weekly reports.
• Develop maintenance plans for corrections and ensure the DOD, DISA J6P, and industry standards are upheld.
• This position is primarily an 'on site' in Crystal City, Virginia with a flexible Monday-Friday schedule covering required core contract hours.

Required Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret clearance, with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
• Minimum 6 years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and MS Visio
• Must be well versed in BICSI guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and other industry standards and codes related to the design and installation of low voltage and telecommunications systems, and their spaces and pathways.
• Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems including survey, design, installation, and testing/commissioning.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Planet and AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff personnel of various expertise levels.
• Solid customer support Skills in a high visibility environment.
• Problem analysis and creative problem solving
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced work environment

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.