Senior Cable Technician - Secret clearance with Security Clearance

REQ#: RQ137546 Travel Required: 25-50% Requisition Type: Regular GDIT is seeking a Senior Cable Technician to help support our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * 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 JSP.
* Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
* Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
* Tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
* In-depth knowledge of TDM networks
* Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
* Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems
* Interprets service orders, 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
* Ability to work with power tools and ladders
* Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors
* Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
* Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
* Participates in special projects as required Required Qualifications: * Active Secret security clearance
* Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
* 5 years of related telecommunications experience.
* Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
* Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
* Solid customer support skills in a high visibility environment.
* Problem analysis and problem solving.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Able to report onsite as indicated above Desired Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI security clearance
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