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. You will be responsible for installing, documenting, and maintaining inside plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements. Your work will involve tasks such as move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Install and document new and updated inside plant cable infrastructure
• Perform tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move, add, change activities
• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems
• Interpret cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure
• Verify work order information and receipt of necessary equipment and information
• Verify service by testing installed cabling and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
• Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables
• Maintain network by troubleshooting and repairing outages
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable
• Dress, terminate, and test cables and components

Requirements:

• Associate's degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience required
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Familiarity with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess robust customer support skills
• Ability to work with power tools and ladders
• Computer literacy with basic networking skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave