Cable Technician

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

• 3+ years of related telecommunications experience
• 3+ years of experience working as a Cable Technician within the DOD environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience

• Related certifications for Fiber Optic Cable and CAT6 Cable Installation

• Must possess a Secret clearance

• 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, are 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
• Practice 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds;

and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays

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 (referred to as “protected status”).

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. Tek Synap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

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