Structured Cabling Technician

We are looking for a Field Engineer/Structured Cabling Technician to support a telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer in Washington, DC. This effort will support the modernization and upgrade of enterprise voice, data, and telecommunications systems across secure environments.
This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and expertise installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in mission-critical environments.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Washington, DC to work onsite full time Work will be completed during nighttime hours.

Responsibilities Include:

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with BICSI and industry standards using TDR and other certification tools.
• Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and related hardware.
• Construct/repair pathways (tray, ladder rack, sleeves, fire-stopping).
• Familiar with working in confined spaces.
• Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.
• Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling following customer standards and best practices.
• Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance or clearable/MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• Minimum 2 years experience working with telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments.
• Familiar with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs.
• Familiar with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools.
• Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI Installer 1 or related industry standards.
• Fiber optic splicing or FOA certification experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Jetted fiber installation experience.
• Experience supporting campus-wide infrastructure modernization or refresh projects.
• Experience supporting secure federal or DoD environments.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and in confined spaces such as telecommunications rooms, above ceilings, and under raised floors.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Ability to pull and route copper and fiber cabling through ceilings, conduits, and cable pathways.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and cable testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work in active construction, data center, and secure government environments.
• Ability to travel between buildings or work locations across a campus environment as needed.
• Must be able to comply with all site safety and security requirements.