Cable Technician

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks across client environments.

You will install, terminate, test, and splice fiber, perform fusion/splice on SMF/MMF (288+ strands), work with OTDR, PMLS, and Fluke DTX 180 equipment, and resolve connectivity issues while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience.
• Experience with SMF/MMF and high-count fiber (288+).
• Hands-on fusion and ribbon splicing.
• Familiar with OTDR testing and PMLS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and splice fiber optic cabling.
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing on SMF/MMF.
• Work with high-count fiber (288+ strands).
• Test and certify fiber using OTDR, PMLS, and Fluke DTX 180.
• Identify and resolve network connectivity and fiber issues.
• Support copper cabling installations as needed.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

PMLS testing

Single-mode & Multi-mode

High-count fiber 288+

Copper cabling basics

Troubleshooting

Tools

OTDR equipment

Fluke DTX 180

Power Meter/Light Source

PMLS testing equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Fiber Technician who enjoys working hands-on with cutting-edge fiber optic infrastructure? We're looking for a Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks across a variety of client environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and splice fiber optic cabling.
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing on single-mode (SMF) and multi-mode (MMF) fiber systems.
• Work with high-count fiber strands (288+ count).
• Conduct ribbon splicing, building entrance splicing, maintenance splicing, and direct-buried splicing.
• Test and certify fiber using OTDR, Power Meter/Light Source (PMLS), and Fluke DTX 180 equipment.
• Identify and resolve network connectivity and end-to-end fiber issues.
• Install and terminate fiber connectors including LC, SC, ST, FC, SMA, FDDI, and MPO/MTP.
• Support copper cabling installations, including CAT3/CAT5 terminations, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks.
• Ensure all work meets project quality, safety, and performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience.
• Experience installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and splicing fiber optic cabling.
• Proficiency with single-mode and multi-mode fiber systems.
• Experience with high-count strand fiber (288+).
• Hands-on experience with fusion splicing and ribbon splicing.
• Experience using OTDR, Fluke DTX 180, and PMLS testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and fiber connectivity issues.
• Basic experience with structured copper cabling and terminations.