Network Installation Technician I

Title: Network Support/Installation Technician I

Location: Washington, D.C.

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure
• Responsible for tasks assigned by project managers 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
• Install, maintain and repair voice and data communications systems
• Interpret service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance
• Verify work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
• Verify 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.
• Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications
• Maintain network by troubleshooting and repair outages; testing network back-up procedures; update documentation
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Participate in special projects as required
• Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of experience be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certification
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled