Cable Technician - Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Cable Technician to install and document inside plant cabling at Pentagon, Mark Center and NCR sites. On-site, you will handle copper, coax and fiber infrastructure, test and troubleshoot cabling, and maintain precise documentation of configurations.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree and 3 years of related experience, plus an Active Secret security clearance and knowledge of BICSI standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and minimum 3 years’ experience required.
• An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Strong communication and customer support skills in a high-visibility environment.
• Proficient with network cabling test equipment including testers and OTDRs.

Responsibilities

• Install and document new/updated Inside Plant cabling (conduit, trays, copper, coax, fiber).
• Handle move/add/change tasks for copper VOIP and fiber cabling.|
• Install, maintain and repair voice and data networks.
• Test and verify cabling with diagrams and schematics.
• Maintain documentation and labeling of network equipment.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Networking basics

Power tools usage

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

3 years’ related experience

Tools

Network testers

Copper testers

Fiber OTDRs

Fiber power meters

Job description

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a 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 Cable Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Cable Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region.

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

Meaningful work and personal impact:

Responsible for 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 DISA J6.

Responsible for tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.

Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems.

Interprets cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.

Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.

Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.

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.

Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.

Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.

Must follow DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.

Participates in special projects as required.

What you’ll need to succeed (Required):

Bring your Cable Technician expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cable Technician must have:

Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience required. An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Active Secret security clearance required.

Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels, possess robust customer support skills in a high visibility environment, and maintain a high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.

Ability to work with power tools and ladders.

Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.

Computer literate with basic Networking Skills.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Growth:

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.

Support:

An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.

Rewards:

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.

Community:

Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Own your opportunity:

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.74 - $47.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans