Cable Technician

Cable Technician

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:

• 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

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $71,400.00 - $96,600.00. 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: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans