Network Installation Technician

Network Installation Technician VA-Fort Belvoir

We are seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to join our team supporting Enterprise Infrastructure Installation Support.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
• Interpret blueprints
• Inventory job supplies and materials
• Verify and comply with site safety plan
• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
• Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
• Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
• Install sleeves
• Install poke throughs between floors
• Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
• Install cable supports systems under the floor
• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
• Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
• Pull backbone cables between closets
• Remove abandoned cable
• Perform copper terminations
• Perform fiber terminations
• Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
• Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
• Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
• Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

Experience:

• Must be US Citizen
• Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
• 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
• Experience with wired and wireless environments, including 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
• Experience in organizing and leading network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards.
• Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
• Must have Aerial lift training
• Must have Confined Space training
• Must have Forklift training
• Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course

Skills:

• Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
• Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office, Varied
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 25%

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Other Information:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").