Cable Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Cable Technician to join our team supporting DISA JSP ETM in Arlington, VA.

Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company serving Federal Government customers. We offer a full‑time benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

• Familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.
• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
• Ensure the baseline configuration of all network assets and point‑to‑point circuits is documented and configured according to DoD and JSP engineering standards.
• Ensure all systems are properly baselined, tested, and validated in accordance with DISA’s STIG prior to deployment.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of network assets and configurations.
• Use cable testing equipment such as cable testers, multimeters, and optical power meters.
• Familiarity with cable management techniques to ensure neat and organized cable runs.
• Provide a basic understanding of IP networking concepts, including TCP/IP, subnetting, and VLANs.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Dress, terminate, and test cables and components.
• Ability to work with power tools and ladders.
• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and perform routine maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and repair voice and data communications systems.
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, keeping cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.

• Experience:
  
  2‑4 years of relevant work experience.
• Certifications:
  
  DCI (Data Cabling Installer) and FOIC (Fiber Optics Installer) certifications.
• Clearance:
  Must possess Secret clearance.
• Physical:
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, use power tools, and handle confined spaces.

• Location:
  
  Arlington, VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday; may be requested to work evenings and weekends.
• Travel:
  Less than 10%

The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

U.S. Citizen. Secret clearance.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

This description is not comprehensive and may change at any time with or without notice. All employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law, or regulation.