Top Secret Cabling Technician — Pentagon Network Installations

ThinkTek LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and paid leave

Job summary

ThinkTek LLC is seeking a Cabling Technician (Top Secret Cleared) to support a Department of War client at the Pentagon in the National Capital Region. The role performs structured copper cabling and wireless access point installation in support of a wireless network lifecycle replacement effort, including cable pulls, terminations, and testing under the direction of the crew lead.

The anticipated annual salary range is $50,030 - $54,020.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) certification is required.
• 2–3 years of structured copper cabling experience.
• Proficiency in Category 6 cabling pulling, termination, and testing to ANSI/TIA-568 standards.
• Ability to read cabling plans and follow installation drawings.
• Ability to perform physical installation work, including ladders/lifts and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, and test Category 6 copper cabling for wireless access point installations.
• Pull cables through pathways, telecom rooms, and ceilings per approved plans.
• Test and troubleshoot copper cabling to ANSI/TIA-568 standards with standard test equipment.
• Install and mount access points and verify connectivity with cabling.
• Remove legacy access points, cabling, and mounting hardware; support site restoration including fire-stop and ceiling-tile replacement.
• Support inventory and accountability of components.
• Maintain labeling and cabling documentation updates.
• Follow quality control, safety practices, and applicable codes and standards.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

TS clearance

INSTC

Copper cabling

Cat 6 testing

Read cabling plans

Physical installation

Tools

Fluke DSX

Job description

ThinkTek LLC is seeking a Cabling Technician (Top Secret Cleared) to support a Department of War client at the Pentagon in the National Capital Region. The role performs structured copper cabling and wireless access point installation in support of a wireless network lifecycle replacement effort, including cable pulls, terminations, and testing under the direction of the crew lead.

The anticipated annual salary range is $50,030 - $54,020.