Cable Technician

As a Cable Technician with GDIT, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of enterprise IT systems for our clients.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Installing and documenting new and updated inside plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements
• Performing tasks assigned by team leads in connection with move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing voice and data communications systems
• Interpreting cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Testing, locating, installing, and repairing cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performing routine maintenance
• Verifying work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
• Verifying service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
• Using network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters
• Documenting network by labeling and routing equipment and cables, recording configuration diagrams and specifications
• Maintaining network by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing network back-up procedures, updating documentation
• Identifying, tracking, and removing abandoned cable, and keeping cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
• Dressing, terminating, and testing cables and components, including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling
• Following DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks, and testing required during installation

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A high school diploma
• An active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with personnel of various expertise levels
• Robust customer support skills in a high-visibility environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with power tools and ladders
• Basic networking skills and computer literacy
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors

In terms of benefits, GDIT offers a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance