Cable Technician NEW

  • Apex Systems
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Full Time
Cable Technician

Apex Systems

Yesterday

Top Secret/SCI

Early Career (2+ yrs experience)

$70,000 - $80,000

No Traveling

IT - Hardware

Pentagon, DC (ON/OFF-SITE)

Skills:

Cat6 Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Network Cabling, Structured Cabling

Certifications:

Job Description:

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Cable Technician. 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.

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 (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW A CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

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 JSP.

Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.

Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.

Our Cable Engineer is responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.

In-depth knowledge of TDM networks

Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and ladders

Installs, maintains and repairs voice and data communications systems

Interprets service orders, 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.

Ability to work with power tools and ladders

Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors

Computer literate with basic Networking Skills

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned

Participates in special projects as required

Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

Required Experience: AA & 3+ years of related telecommunications experience. (will consider other combinations of education & yrs of experience).

Required Technical Skills: Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.

Required Skills and Abilities: Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels; Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment; Problem analysis and problem solving; Attention to detail and accuracy.

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Job ID: 475744852
Originally Posted on: 5/3/2025

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