Cable Technician - Top Secret

Job Qualifications Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling Job Description Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. 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 Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. Type of Requisition Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required None Job Family Network and Telecommunications Skills Job Qualifications Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling Certifications BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) | Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) - Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Experience 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required Yes Job Description Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. 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 Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. The Cable Technician is responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center & buildings within the NCR supported by DISA J6. Responsible for tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems. Interprets cabling cutsheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics. Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance. Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information. Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems. Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters. Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications. Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation. Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards. Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling. Must follow DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation. Participates in special projects as required. What You’ll Need To Succeed (Required) Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience required. An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Active Top Secret security clearance required. Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards. Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels, possess robust customer support skills in a high visibility environment, and maintain a high attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work with power tools and ladders. Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors. Computer literate with basic Networking Skills. Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. GDIT Is Your Place. 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. Own Your Opportunity Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.74 - $47.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Travel Required 25-50% Telecommuting Options Onsite Work Location USA VA Arlington Total Rewards At GDIT Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identify Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Information Technology