Cable Technician, Level 1

GJB-0010 Fort Meade, MD TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly On-site $46,360 – $82,647

The Level 1.5 Cable Technician shall possess the following capabilities:

• Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services
• Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet
• Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks
• Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques
• Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling
• Field test cabling for performance specifications
• Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation
• Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors
• Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations
• Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices
• Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure

Shall have a minimum of eight (8) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies and splicing techniques Areas of knowledge must also include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation A valid BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification is required Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification