Cable Technician II

Competitive Range; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Competitive Range seeks a Cable Technician II to install, maintain, and repair structured cabling across the DoD environment. You will work with RCDD and IT teams to ensure secure, compliant, and high‑availability cabling infrastructure and related voice/data systems.

Requirements include 3+ years in DoD cabling, BICSI rules, and TS/SCI clearance, with hands-on experience using OTDRs, meters, and testers. Arlington, VA site with strict security and DoD standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related telecommunication experience.
• 3+ years in a DoD environment as Cable Technician.
• BICSI rules knowledge required.
• Proficient with network cabling test equipment ( testers, OTDRs, meters).
• Effective communicator with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong customer-support and high-visibility environment experience.
• Solid problem analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair structured cabling systems (copper, fiber, telecom media).
• Analyze and manage telecommunications cabling infrastructure.
• Dress, terminate, and test cables with power tools and ladders.
• Test and repair cabling infrastructure for trouble calls and routine maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems.
• Identify and remove abandoned cable; keep wiring neat and safe.
• Ensure installations are baselined and DoD STIG compliant before deployment.
• Conduct regular system testing and validation for ongoing compliance.
• Document baseline configuration of network assets related to cabling.
• Accurately represent assets in the Government-provided system.
• Collaborate with RCDD, IT team, and stakeholders on network approach.

Skills

Telecom experience

DoD experience

BICSI rules

Test equipment

Communication skills

Customer support

Problem solving

Attention to detail

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Fiber/CAT6 certs

Tools

Network testers

Copper testers

OTDRs

Fiber power meters

Job description

Job Description

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission‑essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

Cable Technician II requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Cable Technician to assist in the direction and management of the program’s executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi‑contractor team.

The Cable Technician II is an integral part of the Network Infrastructure and Support team, focusing on installing, maintaining, and repairing structured cabling systems within the DISA enterprise transport network. The Cable Technician II requires a hands‑on approach to ensure the physical infrastructure meets the high standards necessary for operational efficiency, security, and compliance with the DoD STIG and engineering standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair structured cabling systems, including copper, fiber optic, and other telecommunications media.
• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
• Dress, terminate, and test cables and components—the ability to work with power tools and ladders.
• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls and perform routine maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems.
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.
• Ensure all installations are properly baselined, tested, and validated in accordance with DoD STIG before deployment.
• Conduct regular system testing and validation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist in documenting the baseline configuration of all network assets related to structured cabling systems.
• Ensure accurate representation and reporting of the assets in the Government‑provided system.
• Work closely with the Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), IT team, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to network infrastructure management.

Qualifications / Experience

• 3+ years of related telecommunication experience
• 3+ years of experience working as a Cable Technician within the DoD environment.
• Must know Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) rules.
• Well‑versed in network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), and fiber power meters.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with personnel of various expertise levels.
• Solid customer support skills in a high‑visibility environment.
• Problem analysis and problem‑solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience (required).
• Related certifications for Fiber Optic Cable and CAT6 Cable Installation (required).