Cabling Technician 1

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a skilled individual to lead a team in IT cable installation work across various environments. Candidates must possess at least five years of technical experience in cable installation and termination, with proficiency in running cables and field testing for performance specifications.

A valid BICSI certification is mandatory, alongside a TS/SCI polygraph clearance. The role offers opportunities to contribute team leadership and engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• In-depth knowledge of splicing techniques.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in running cables for equipment.
• Create cable run lists and schematics.
• Field test cabling for performance specifications.
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of termination equipment

Cable termination

Testing techniques

Documentation

Education

BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification

Job description

Duties

Synergy is looking for a

• Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services
• Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet
• Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks
• Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques
• Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling
• Field test cabling for performance specifications
• Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation
• Perform cable management
• Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors
• Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations
• Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices
• Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure

Requirements

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.

Capabilities

• Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications.
• In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies and splicing techniques.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Cable termination.
• Testing.
• Cable rack preparation.
• Layout and installation.
• Documentation.

Certifications

• A valid BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification is required. Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Required Clearance

Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.