Onsite Cable Systems Technician – Fiber & Copper

Kids for the Future; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Compass is seeking a hands-on Cable Systems Support Technician to back telecommunications operations and low-voltage infrastructure in a federal healthcare setting. You will install, repair, test, and maintain copper and fiber cabling spaces, supporting MACs and modernization projects on site.

The role requires independent work in an occupied facility, familiarity with ANSI/TIA standards, and the ability to coordinate with project teams and facility staff. Hampton, VA onsite.

Qualifications

• Two+ years hands-on structured cabling or low-voltage experience; 1 year plus BICSI training may be considered.
• Knowledge of copper termination, testing, labeling, patching, cable pathways, racks/cabinets, and telecom rooms.
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA-568 standards; able to read drawings and cable schedules.
• Ability to use field tools and troubleshoot Layer 1 problems methodically.
• Ability to work independently in an occupied healthcare site while coordinating with others.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, test, certify, troubleshoot, and repair copper cabling and patch panels.
• Support optical fiber installation, patching, fault isolation, and fiber testing coordination.
• Provide first- and second-level field support for cable plant, MDFs, TRs, and related infrastructure.
• Assist MACs, relocations, equipment moves, and restoration of voice/data connectivity.
• Maintain service tickets, test records, as-builts, labeling, and inventory documentation.

Skills

Structured cabling

Copper termination

Fiber optics

BICSI training / certifications

Field testing equipment use

Independent work in occupied facility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fluke Networks test gear

Cable testers and termination tools

ANSI/TIA test equipment

Job description

Digital Compass is seeking a hands-on Cable Systems Support Technician to back telecommunications operations and low-voltage infrastructure in a federal healthcare setting. You will install, repair, test, and maintain copper and fiber cabling spaces, supporting MACs and modernization projects on site.

The role requires independent work in an occupied facility, familiarity with ANSI/TIA standards, and the ability to coordinate with project teams and facility staff. Hampton, VA onsite.