Structured Cabling Technician

Tier4 Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a Field Engineer/Structured Cabling Technician to refresh a federal telecommunications infrastructure in Washington, DC. This hands-on role focuses on enterprise voice, data, and secure environment upgrades, with night shifts and on-site work.

Ideal candidates have strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and proven ability installing Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in mission-critical environments. DoD clearance or US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or must be a US citizen.
• Minimum 2 years of telecom infrastructure experience.
• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling in enterprise or federal environments.
• Familiar with Cat6 copper and fiber optic installation, termination, testing.
• Familiar with telecom rooms, MDFs and IDFs.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to read telecom drawings and installation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform telecom infrastructure installations: patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks.
• Construct/repair pathways: trays, ladder racks, sleeves, fire-stopping.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings and installation docs.
• Support cutovers, migrations, MDF/IDF upgrades.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, and government personnel.
• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
• Maintain installation documentation and inventory.

Skills

Structured cabling

BICSI standards

Cat6 copper

Fiber optics

Telecom infrastructure

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Cable certification tools

TDR equipment

Job description

We are looking for a Field Engineer/Structured Cabling Technician to support a telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer in Washington, DC. This effort will support the modernization and upgrade of enterprise voice, data, and telecommunications systems across secure environments.
This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and expertise installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in mission-critical environments.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Washington, DC to work onsite full time Work will be completed during nighttime hours.
Responsibilities Include:

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with BICSI and industry standards using TDR and other certification tools.
• Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and related hardware.
• Construct/repair pathways (tray, ladder rack, sleeves, fire-stopping).
• Familiar with working in confined spaces.
• Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.
• Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling following customer standards and best practices.
• Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance or clearable/MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• Minimum 2 years experience working with telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments.
• Familiar with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs.
• Familiar with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools.
• Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI Installer 1 or related industry standards.
• Fiber optic splicing or FOA certification experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Jetted fiber installation experience.
• Experience supporting campus-wide infrastructure modernization or refresh projects.
• Experience supporting secure federal or DoD environments.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and in confined spaces such as telecommunications rooms, above ceilings, and under raised floors.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Ability to pull and route copper and fiber cabling through ceilings, conduits, and cable pathways.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and cable testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work in active construction, data center, and secure government environments.
• Ability to travel between buildings or work locations across a campus environment as needed.
• Must be able to comply with all site safety and security requirements.