Network Installation Technician

Marathon TS; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS is seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to support Enterprise Infrastructure Installation. The role involves installing copper and fiber cabling, building telecom spaces, and performing terminations and splicing.

On-site duties will require adherence to safety standards and local building codes. Ideal candidates have 5+ years cabling experience in data communications and familiarity with 802.11 wireless environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cabling experience in data communications.
• Clear ability to interpret engineering documentation and install practices.
• Experience with copper and fiber cabling, testing, and splicing.

Responsibilities

• Identify cable types and properties (copper/fiber).
• Inventory supplies and materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans and codes.
• Build telecommunications spaces (TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs).
• Install grounding/bonding and cable support systems.
• Run cables, pull fiber/backbone cables, and terminate copper/fiber.

Skills

Cable termination

Fiber optics

Network installations

Project coordination

Job description

We are seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to join our team supporting Enterprise Infrastructure Installation Support.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
• Inventory job supplies and materials
• Verify and comply with site safety plan
• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
• Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
• Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
• Install sleeves
• Install poke throughs between floors
• Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
• Install cable supports systems under the floor
• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
• Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
• Pull backbone cables between closets
• Remove abandoned cable
• Perform copper terminations
• Perform fiber terminations
• Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
• Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
• Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

Experience:

• Must be US Citizen
• Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
• 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
• Experience with wired and wireless environments, including 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
• Experience in organizing and leading network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards.
• Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
• Must have Aerial lift training
• Must have Confined Space training
• Must have Forklift training
• Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course

Skills:

• Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
• Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification