SITEC - Cable Infrastructure Technician (JNY) - Fort Campbell, KY

Peraton; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring Cable/Infrastructure Technicians to support SITEC-3 for USSOCOM. Duties include installing, testing, and maintaining LAN cabling and related infrastructure at Fort Campbell, KY, with work potentially required at multiple sites.

A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required, and several BICSI and other certifications are preferred. The role involves handling voice, data, and video cable systems, along with equipment and datacenter infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

• DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• 2+ years with BS/BA; 4+ years with AS/AA; 0 years with MS/MA or High School Diploma and 6+ years of experience.
• Familiar with inside and outside plant installation – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test LAN cabling per standards.
• Maintain cable labeling standards according to policies and directives.
• Install new cable and terminate/test it.
• Test and troubleshoot faulty cable.
• Cross-connect circuits using patch panels.
• Maintain core datacenter infrastructure and cabling organization.
• Some roles may require shift work to support USSOCOM mission.

Skills

Cable installation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

BS/BA

AS/AA

High School Diploma

Tools

BICSI Technician Certification

BICSI Installer 2 - Copper

BICSI Installer 2 - Optical Fiber

CFOT

OSP Certification (OSP)

OSHA 10/30

Corning Certification

Panduit Certification

CommScope Certification

Leviton Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Cable/Infrastructure Technicians to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. Positions are located at the SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill, AFB FL, and at the TSOC and Component locations in the United States and abroad.

The Cable/Infrastructure Technicians will be working onsite at Fort Campbell, KY.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Cable/Infrastructure Technicians require excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, as well as the ability to terminate, test and troubleshoot secure/non-secure voice, video, data and radio frequency cable infrastructure. Requires relevant training, as well as hands-on experience working with cable infrastructure. The Technician assists with installing, testing, and maintaining the secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure in close coordination with the Government. The Technician shall perform the work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices for installing telecommunications cable infrastructure.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test new and existing LAN cabling in accordance with applicable policies and industry best practices
• Maintain cable infrastructure labeling standards in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Installing new cable.
• Terminating and testing new cable.
• Testing and troubleshooting faulty cable.
• Cross-connecting circuits using patch panels.
• Maintaining core datacenter infrastructure; following cabling and organization standards.
• Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission

Qualifications

• A DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level is required.
• Minimum of 2 years with BS/BA; 4 years with AS/AA; 0 years with MS/MA or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Familiar with both inside and outside plant installation- Preferred

• Certifications Preferred

  • Preferred Certifications:
  • BICSI Technician Certification
  • BICSI Installer 2, Copper OR BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification.
  • Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
  • OSP Construction Certifications (e.g., BICSI Outside Plant Designer – OSP)
  • OSHA 10/30 Certification (for safety compliance in construction environments).
  • Manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Corning, Panduit, CommScope, Leviton).

• Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks, such as:
    • Climbing ladders and working in confined spaces (e.g., ceilings, raised floors, tunnels, and equipment racks).
    • Working outdoors and in field environments under varying weather conditions.
    • Standing for extended periods while installing and terminating cables.
  • Ability to work at heights and operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other aerial platforms.
  • Must be comfortable working in military-secured environments and following strict operational protocols.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.