Cable Technician

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

At GDIT, people are our differentiator.  As a Cable Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.  Our work depends on Cable Technicians joining our team to ensure USCENTCOM leaders have the connections they need to enable success.

Looking for a Cable Technician with 5+ years experience installing, terminating, patching & splicing Fiber optic cables and Copper (CAT5/6) Ethernet cables.  Must be able to work in an active working environment with little or no disruption to customers. Cable Technician will be working in a Classified secured environment with the need to be able to obtain up to Top Secret/SCI clearance. 

HOW A CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Troubleshooting issues with Link Runner AT2000 cable testers.

• Installing cabling infrastructure under floors or in ceilings.

• Ensure cables are properly labeled and identified.

• Complete work orders using Remedy online system. 

• Patch network cables in Telecommunications Rooms on multiple levels of classifications and networks.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements and skills:

• Proven work experience as a Cable Technician or similar role.

• 5+ years experience installing, terminating, patching & splicing Fiber optic cables and Copper (CAT5/6) Ethernet cables.

• Must know how to terminate fiber optic cables of various types (Single-mode vs. Multi-mode OM3) and know fiber optic color code.  Knowledge of fiber optic connectors LC, SC, MTRJ, ST, etc. 

• Must be able to use a RJ45 crimper & punch-down tool for terminating copper as well as T568B color code.

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

• Must be able to work under floors and on ladders on a daily basis.

• BICSI certifications are preferred.

• Must be willing to travel CONUS & OCCONUS up to 10% each year. 

• Must have a valid Passport with expiration greater than 6 months.

• Security Clearance: Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status.

Location:

• MacDill AFB, FL

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship required due to the required Top Secret clearance status.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

BICSI Technician (TECH) | Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) - Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required