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Cable Technician - Top Secret

Job in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listing for: General Dynamics Information Technology
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Telecoms Engineering, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 47000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 47000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Qualifications

Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling

Job Description

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cable Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on Cable Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management
- Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

Type of

Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Network and Telecommunications

Skills Job Qualifications

Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Inside Plant, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling

Certifications

BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) | Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) - Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)

Experience

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cable Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on Cable Technician joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management
- Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

  • The Cable Technician is responsible for 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 DISA J6.
  • Responsible for tasks assigned by team lead in connection with move, add, change activities related to copper cabling infrastructure, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems.
  • Interprets cabling cutsheets, 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.
  • Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
  • Must follow DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
  • Participates in special projects as required.
What You’ll Need To Succeed (Required)
  • Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience required. An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be…
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