Cable Plant Technician with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Cable Plant Technician in a DoD environment (Top Secret clearance contingent upon award) to route, label, test, and maintain copper and fiber cables across Hampton Roads facilities.

You will update drawings, support audits, configure PDS compliance, and coordinate with Network Engineers and facility management for secure deployments.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in cabling and infrastructure support within classified environments.
• Expertise in installation, routing, labeling, testing, and documentation of CAT5e/6 and fiber-optic cable.
• Knowledge of Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) including installation and inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and update technical drawings and cable maps.
• Familiarity with DoD physical security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Route, label, test, and trace copper and fiber optic cables across multiple facilities.
• Inspect, repair, and validate PDS pathways for security and compliance.
• Install and decommission cable drops, patch panels, and conduits for relocations and upgrades.
• Support infrastructure audits by tracing cables, updating drawings, and correcting records.
• Work with Network Engineers on port activations and end-to-end connectivity.

Skills

Cabling & infrastructure

Reading drawings/maps

PDS knowledge

DoD security compliance

Education

BICSI certification or equivalent cable plant certification

Job description

PWS Title: Cable Plant Technician Clearance Type: Top Secret Contingent upon award* Responsibilities:

• Route, label, test, and trace copper and fiber optic cables across multiple Hampton Roads facilities. Maintain clear, accurate labeling in accordance with local DISA standards and Protected Distribution System (PDS) requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and validate PDS pathways to ensure physical security and compliance. Respond to alarms or suspected breaches, ensuring cables meet hardened infrastructure guidelines for classified networks.
• Install and decommission cable drops, patch panel connections, wall jacks, and conduits to support endpoint relocations, upgrades, or new service activations as directed by network AMC tasks.
• Support recurring infrastructure audits by physically tracing cables, updating drawings, and correcting inaccurate cable records. Document cable routing using floor plans, patch panel maps, and port labeling standards.
• Work closely with Network Engineers to support port activations, ensure correct patching, and validate end-to-end connectivity. Collaborate with facility management for above-ceiling work, secured areas, or new construction support.
• Update and maintain cable plant records, including cable routing diagrams, jack/port locations, and cable ID numbers. Ensure all documentation is current and version-controlled in the designated repository.
• Prioritize support for mission-critical locations, such as executive offices and COOP alternate sites. Ensure redundant pathways and surge support cabling are in place to enable continuity during outages or reconstitution events.
• Mount and maintain racks, raceways, cable trays, and patch panels to support scalable and organized cable deployment. Ensure physical installations comply with structured cabling best practices.
• Pre-run cables, test continuity, and assist with staging of new workstations, switches, and telecom devices ahead of deployments or hardware refreshes.
• Investigate and resolve issues such as dead drops, signal loss, or mislabeled ports. Maintain ticket resolution logs and confirm closure with the Site Lead. Qualifications Required Qualifications:
• At least 4 years of experience in cabling and infrastructure support within classified environments.
• Expertise in installation, routing, labeling, testing, and documentation of CAT5e/6 and fiber-optic cable.
• Knowledge of Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) including installation and inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and update technical drawings and cable maps.
• BICSI certification or equivalent cable plant certification preferred.
• Familiarity with infrastructure audits and compliance with DoD physical security guidelines.