Cable Technician

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Cable Technician to assist in the direction and management of the program’s executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.

Cable Technician I is a foundational role within the Network Infrastructure and Support team, tasked with installing, maintaining, and repairing structured cabling systems under the guidance and supervision of more experienced technicians. This entry-level position is designed for individuals passionate about telecommunications and network infrastructure, providing a vital service in maintaining operational efficiency, security, and compliance with the DoD engineering standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in installing structured cabling systems, including but not limited to copper fiber optic cabling, under the supervision of senior technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on cabling systems, ensuring all work complies with industry and DoD standards.
• Support compliance testing and documentation efforts for all installations, ensuring adherence to DISA DoD engineering standards.
• Collaborate with other Network Infrastructure and Support team members to ensure a cohesive approach to infrastructure management and problem resolution.
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for cabling system installation, maintenance, and compliance.

Qualifications/Experience:

• 3+ years of related telecommunications experience
• 3+ years of experience working as a Cable Technician within the DoD environment.
• Must know Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) rules.
• Well-versed in network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), and fiber power meters.
• Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience (required)
• Related certifications for Fiber Optic Cable and CAT6 Cable Installation (required)