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Hourly Otdr Testing Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Proficiency with OTDR testing, Visio, and AutoCAD Role Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs ... The likely hourly rate for this position is between $41.68 - $56.40. This is not, however, a ...

VA Beach, VA (Covering 250 mile raduis) Hourly Rate: $28 - $35 Duration: Long Term Contract to Hire ... Installing ethernet for businesses. * 1+ years of relevant experience in testing Fiber Cables, OTDR ...

... testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians. 10. Provides work leadership ... OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes. Required Certifications: Cableway Certified, Connertor ...

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What is the difference between Hourly Otdr Testing vs Fiber Optic Splicing Technician?

AspectHourly Otdr TestingFiber Optic Splicing Technician
CertificationsOTDR certification, fiber optic certificationsFiber splicing certifications, OTDR knowledge
Work EnvironmentField testing sites, telecom infrastructureField splicing locations, telecom and data centers
Job FocusTesting fiber optic cables with OTDR equipmentSplicing and connecting fiber optic cables
Industry UsageTelecom, internet service providersTelecom, data networks, installation projects

Hourly Otdr Testing primarily involves using OTDR equipment to test fiber optic cables for faults and performance, while Fiber Optic Splicing Technicians focus on physically connecting and splicing fiber cables. Both roles require fiber optic certifications and work in similar environments, but their core tasks differ—testing versus installation.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Hourly Otdr Testing jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Hourly Otdr Testing job openings:
Infographic showing various Hourly Otdr Testing job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

$41.68 - $56.40/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


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REQ#: RQ224475Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Outside Plant Engineer
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Outside Plant Engineer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.


The Outside Plant Engineer supports missioncritical DoD telecommunications infrastructure across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and the National Capital Region. This role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing Outside Plant pathways and cabling systems to ensure reliable, standardscompliant operations. The position requires fulltime onsite support and offers high visibility within a secure, fastpaced environment. As an Outside Plant Engineer, you will:

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Maintain and repair Outside Plant cable infrastructure, including MH/HH, conduit, copper, coax, and fiber systems
Conduct site surveys, produce weekly reports, and develop maintenance plans
Ensure compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA 568A/B, ANSI/TIA758, and industry best practices
Perform 24/7/365 break/fix support for Outside Plant systems within JSP purview
Plan Outside Plant pathways for Federal and Local Government agencies
Support configuration management and maintain accurate OSP data and documentation for NCR facilities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
Education/Experience: Associates degree & 3+ years of Outside Plant infrastructure experience (will consider other combinations of education and experience that equals 5 yrs)
Technical Skills: Knowledge of BICSI standards, NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA codes; Understanding of Structured Cabling Systems;

Experience with fusion and mechanical fiber splicing;

Proficiency with OTDR testing, Visio, and AutoCAD

Role Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; stand for long periods. Ability to conduct site walks on active construction sites;

Strong communication, problemsolving, and customer service skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BICSI RCDD certification
BICSI OSP Designer certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification
Travel Required

25-50%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $41.68 - $56.40. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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Falls Church, VA, US