Senior Cable & Fiber Network Engineer

Peraton; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a skilled Network Engineer / Cable Technician to support the U.S. Department of Energy enterprise infrastructure.

The role covers hands-on installation, termination, and maintenance of structured cabling across DOE facilities, with emphasis on clean, code-compliant installations in a federal environment. You will install and test copper and fiber cabling, coordinate with facilities and government stakeholders, and ensure accurate as-built documentation while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in structured cabling installation and termination in enterprise or federal environments.
• Proficiency with copper and fiber cabling, including termination, splicing, and testing.
• Experience reading floor plans, network diagrams, and cabling schematics.
• Ability to operate cable testing and certification equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with clean, organized, properly documented installations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and operate in confined or above-ceiling spaces.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, dress, and terminate copper and fiber cabling per standards and site requirements.
• Terminate and test Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber cables including connectors and patch panels.
• Perform fiber splicing, polishing, and end-face inspection.
• Conduct cable testing and certification with tools like Fluke DSX; document and resolve failures.
• Install and label cable trays, conduit, J-hooks, and cable management infrastructure.
• Coordinate with facilities, construction, and government stakeholders to plan cabling projects with minimal disruption.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, cable schedules, and labeling records per DOE standards.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements in raised floors, above ceilings, and data centers.

Skills

Structured cabling

Copper & fiber cabling

Diagrams interpretation

Cable testing equipment

Attention to detail

Physical requirements

Education

BS/BA

High School Diploma

Job description

Peraton seeks a skilled Network Engineer / Cable Technician to support the U.S. Department of Energy enterprise infrastructure.

The role covers hands-on installation, termination, and maintenance of structured cabling across DOE facilities, with emphasis on clean, code-compliant installations in a federal environment. You will install and test copper and fiber cabling, coordinate with facilities and government stakeholders, and ensure accurate as-built documentation while maintaining safety