Telecommunications Technician-OCONUS (Job ID: 4507)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Telecommunications Technician-OCONUS to support the installation of telecom structured cabling systems in Norfolk, VA and abroad. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and the ability to travel internationally with extensive hotel stays, often on secure federal sites.

You will install fiber, copper and coax cabling, terminate CAT 5e/6, fiber, and perform fusion splicing when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2+ years in telecom/structured cabling.
• Experience installing telecom cabling systems (fiber, copper, coax).
• Familiar with industry practices (BICSI, CommScope, Belden, Panduit).

Responsibilities

• Install Telecommunication Structured Cabling Systems (Fiber, Copper, Coax).
• Terminate cables (CAT5e/6, fiber, fiber optic terminations).
• Read and interpret telecom blueprints; perform testing using Fluke Versive equipment.

Skills

Field troubleshooting

Telecom cabling

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fluke Versive Tester

Fusion splicer

Unicam termination

Coax termination

Job description

Position:Telecommunications Technician-OCONUS (Job ID: 4507)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:4507

# of Openings:2

Telecommunications Technician-OCONUS

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for aTelecommunication Technicianholding a Top Secret Clearance who will be a key support to the installation of Telecommunication Structured Cabling Systems in Norfolk, Virginia and abroad.

Job Description:

• Install Telecommunication Structured Cabling SystemsFiber, Copper, Coax.
• Qualified in termination of cabling, including CAT 5e, CAT 6 Copper cabling, Fiber Optics, Anaerobic, Unicams, and splice on connectors SC and LC, & Coaxial in accordance with EIA/TIA standards.
• Fusion splicing Cartridges Pigtails and MPO connectors is a plus.
• Read and understand Telecom blueprints.
• Experience with Versive Fluke testing equipment also a plus.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of technical experience.
• Must have technical experience with installation of Telecommunication Cabling Systems.
• Must have experience in some Telecom installation systems including, but not limited to:
  • Telecom Room Build-Out (cabinets, ladder rack, etc)
  • Fiber Optic terminations (Unicam, Anarobic,& fusion splicing)
  • UTP/STP Category 6 copper terminationsBeldon Amp Panduit ect…
  • Familiar with industry leading manufacture installation and termination practices (BICSI, CommScope, Belden, CPI, Corning, Panduit, etc)
• Familiarity with Fluke Versive Tester. Experience testing Copper Fiber and Coaxal cabling.
• Must have experience performing maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and testing of telecom cabling (fiber, Category 6, multi-pair copper)
• Must be a US Citizen with a current Passport and valid Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to work independently or under only limited supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• BISCI Technician or Installer Certification, preferred.
• Manufacture Installer Certifications (CommScope, Corning, Belden,etc), preferred.
• Prefer at least 2 years’ experience with installation of Telecommunication Cabling Systems, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active DOD Top Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• More than 95% Travel-International/domestic airline travel (coach only)
• Extended hotel stays
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, & kneel up to 75% of the time.
• Repetitive motion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and visual acuity (depth perception).
• Must be able to lift u to 50 lbs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).