Uncleared Cable Technician

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking an Uncleared Cable Technician to support IT cable installation and termination across diverse projects. The role involves leading cable runs for building or rack installations, creating run lists and schematics, and wiring from closets to customer access outlets.

We require 2–5 years of hands-on experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and BICSI Installer 1 or 2 certification. Copper and fiber termination skills, testing, documentation, and compliance with industry standards

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of IT cable installation and termination experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform cabling work across sites.
• BICSI Installer 1 or 2 certification required; additional fiber/copper certs valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead cabling runs for building or rack installations.
• Create cable run lists and cabling schematics for connections.
• Install cabling from transport closets to customer outlets.
• Field terminate copper and fiber cabling and test against specs.
• Document labeling, configuration, and cable plant details.

Skills

Cable termination

Testing

Cable management

Documentation

Layout & schematics

Fiber optic termination

Copper installations

Team leadership

Tools

BICSI Installer 1

BICSI Installer 2

Copper/Fiber certifications

Job description

SynergyECP is looking for an Uncleared Cable Technician. We are considering candidates with a range of experience. The Cable Technician may lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services; Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services; Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet; Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks; Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence; Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques; Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling; Field test cabling for performance specifications; Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation; Perform cable management; Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors; Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications; Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations; Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network; Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices; Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.

Areas of knowledge must include: Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation. A minimum of two (2) years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 or 2 certification is required. Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification is Desired. An additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted for a level 1 certification. An additional three (3) years of experience may be substituted for level 2 certifications.

Synergy ECP, a platform company with Falfurrias Capital Partners, has a talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense and intelligence industries. Our capabilities are focused on software engineering, cybersecurity, system engineering and IT services. Providing these services, Synergy ECP, has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple US government agencies and US military services. Synergy ECP possesses pertinent and highly valued credentials, specialized certifications, and clearance levels to secure our clients’ computer networks and information at a time when a premium is placed on cyber security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to its name – making sure excellence is displayed by its Employees, to its Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). We simply can’t have one without the other. It’s what sets us apart – enabling us to be an autonomous agile business that delivers huge results to meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers.

Synergy ECP was established in 2007 and its management team has over 30+ years of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community experience. Our leadership team and strong, determined staff are ready to embrace new challenges and continue as a driving force in our field.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.