Cable Technician Jobs

Title: Cable Technician

Location: Washington D.C.

Client: Federal Government Agency

Salary: $40k – $50k

Task Order: CT1

US Citizens Only and must be able to pass a full background check.

IT Data Solutions is seeking a Cable Technician to provide the provisioning, installation, design, termination, testing, documentation, operations, and maintenance of all types of IT cabling. This service includes both fiber optic cable and copper cable from single-strand/pair to large bulk cables that are used in the infrastructure backbone, underground, outdoor, and horizontal cabling to the desktop or equipment racks. Must hold a Secret Security Clearance or be willing to obtain!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling.
• Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation.
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations.
• Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services.
• Perform cable management.
• Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet.
• Field test cabling for performance specifications.
• Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.
• Install cabling both under floor and above ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks.
• Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network.
• Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services.
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques.
• Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications.
• Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence.

Qualifications:

• In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies, and splicing techniques.
• Areas of knowledge must also include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation.

Education/Experience/Certification:

• A valid BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber Certification
  • Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification.

About IT Data:

Since 2005, IT Data Solutions has been providing focused management consulting services specializing in Information Technology (IT) solutions and tools for large private and public sector clients. We specialize in Advisory, Analytics, Audio/Video Design and Implementation, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, Human Capital Solutions, Managed Services, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). We turn big data into actionable intelligence to help reach your mission objectives. Our IT data solutions help you to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and streamline processes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.