Sr. ISP/OSP Technician

Abacus Technology Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Sr. ISP/OSP Technician to install, terminate, test, and relocate copper and fiber systems for the Joint Base Charleston BTS.

This full-time role requires experience with LAN/WAN and Avaya switches is a plus, plus a current US security clearance is preferred. The candidate will work on-site, perform splicing and testing, and ensure adherence to industry and base facility standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience installing and maintaining copper and fiber cables for voice and data networks.
• Must hold a BICSI Installer certification or obtain one within six months of hire.
• Experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunication networks; knowledge of safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cable per work orders within contract time constraints.
• Perform cabling, power, grounding of equipment using proper tools and safety practices.
• Prepare and install connectors for LAN and automated communications systems.
• Utilize LAN testers, fiber testers, and other continuity testers.
• Perform cable maintenance, splicing, termination, and transmission work on fiber and copper cables.
• Create and maintain databases and modify programs for new data; experience with office systems preferred.
• Determine installation and maintenance methods using industry standards and project drawings.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Cable termination & splicing

LAN/WAN networking

Troubleshooting & fault isolation

Reading technical drawings

Safety compliance

US citizenship & Secret clearance

Education

BICSI Installer certification

Tools

LAN testers

Fiber testers

Splicing equipment

Test gear

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. ISP/OSP Technicianto install, remove, and relocate common telephone systems equipment in support of Base Telecommunications System (BTS) for the Joint Base Charleston. This is a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• 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

3+ 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. Experience with Avaya switches a plus. 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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled