ISP/OSP Technician

Abacus Technology Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a skilled fiber optic technician to install, terminate, test, and maintain copper and fiber cables for government IT networks. You will work from work orders, use LAN/Fiber testers, and follow safety practices.

A minimum of 2+ years of experience, a BICSI Installer certification (or ability to obtain within six months), and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance are required. The role may involve physical work and travel within sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience installing and maintaining copper and fiber cables for voice/data networks.
• BICSI Installer certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience with LAN/WAN networks, fault isolation, and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test fiber and copper cables per work orders and standards.
• Prepare connectors and install in LAN/telecommunications environments.
• Use LAN/fiber testers and continuity testers to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain cables and perform splicing and transmission work as required.
• Create/modify data records and reference project drawings and facility diagrams.

Skills

LAN/WAN knowledge

Safety procedures

Reading technical drawings

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

BICSI Installer certification

Tools

LAN testers

Fiber testers

Continuity testers

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For nearly 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation.

Job Description

• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cable to meet job requirements as specified in work order within time specified in contract work order priority.
• Perform cabling, power, grounding of various types of equipment and hardware using proper tools and safety practices.
• Prepare and install connectors for use in local area networks (LAN) and automated communications systems.
• Utilize test equipment such as LAN testers, fiber testers, and other continuity testers.
• Perform full range of cable maintenance, splicing, termination, and transmission work on fiber and copper cables.
• Create and maintain database, and modify program contents to provide for new data preferred experience with office systems.
• Determine installation and maintenance methods using applicable Industry Standards, base facility standards, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, specification lists, engineered project drawings, building facility drawings, and communications system installation records.

Qualifications

2+ years experience providing installation and maintenance for copper and fiber cables supporting voice and data networks. Must hold a BICSI Installer certification or be able to obtain one within six months of hire. Experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunication networks. Experience in fault isolation and reconstitution of fixed cable and LAN/WAN. Must possess the understanding and knowledge of basic electronic principles, fiber optics and light wave transmissions. Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings including infrastructure design and splicing diagrams. Able to splice various sizes of fiber optic and copper cables. Familiar with test equipment and cable testing procedures. Knowledge of safety precautions related to cable splicing. Knowledge LAN/WAN media distribution systems and cabling. May be required to crawl under/behind customer work environments to gain access to client systems. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted. May be required to perform physical acts such climbing to obtain access to systems. Must be comfortable working in an office environment and outside in a variety of conditions. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Additional Information

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