Cable Technician 1

Columbia, MD

Full Time

Entry Level

DESCRIPTION

Provides the provisioning, installation, design, termination, testing, documentation, operations, and maintenance of all types of IT cabling. This service includes both fiber optic cable and copper cable from single-strand/pair to large bulk cables that are used in the infrastructure backbone, underground, outdoor, and horizontal cabling to the desktop or equipment racks.

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
Perform cable management
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

REQUIREMENTS

Shall have a minimum of five (5) 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.

Required Clearance: Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance

Position requires a TS/SCI.

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