Cable Specialist

Cable Specialist

Job Location s: US-VA-Herndon

Requisition :

Position Category:
Information Technology

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

The candidate shall provide technical support:

• Run conduit and cable, install and connect trays, racks, and electronic hardware systems.
• Connect and test audio/visual, computer server, network, and telecommunications equipment for both new and retrofit constructions.
• Perform installations, upgrades, and removals of products while ensuring coordination with engineering field changes.
• Assemble, install, and configure systems and equipment based on site assessments and schematics.
• Conduct system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.
• Complete final commission and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure commission and final acceptance of critical path equipment align with client requirements and applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.).
• Conduct routine system maintenance and analysis functions, to include hardware configurations and equipment component management.
• Provide on-site end‑user training on system operation, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting.
• Travel frequently to customer sites to perform duties.
• Instruct and assign staff to provide technical support to various departments and team members throughout product development and implementation.
• Assign testing and verification tasks to ensure hardware meets specifications and requirements.
• Oversee the build, testing, and modification of product prototypes, utilizing both working and theoretical models.
• Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware solutions.
• Direct technicians, engineering designers, or technical support personnel as necessary.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and ensure operational and performance requirements are met.
• Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as‑needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass and obtain a Poly.
• 2 years with BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA, or 6 years no degree.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Proficient understanding of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software.
• Proficient understanding of various computer software, including configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software, and internet directory services software.
• Proficiency in diverse installation tasks including running conduit, installing hardware systems, and connecting/testing various equipment.
• Experience in product installation, upgrades, and removals while adhering to engineering changes.
• Capable of assembling, installing, and configuring systems based on site assessments.
• Skilled in system programming, optimization, and final commissioning/testing.
• Knowledgeable about industry standards and ensuring equipment meets client requirements.
• Proficient in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and end‑user training.
• Willingness to travel frequently and ability to perform physical tasks.
• Ability to assign technical support tasks and oversee testing and verification processes.
• Capable of analyzing user needs and recommending suitable hardware solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Current VMware, Nutanix, or similar certification (e.g., VCP, NCP, etc.).
• Strong background in server virtualization (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, Open Shift, Harvester, Proxmox, MS Hyper‑V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with Dell Power Flex.
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of storage area networks, including network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly; US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

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