Cable Infrastructure Technician

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cable Installation, Cable Management, Network Infrastructures

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description: Cable Infrastructure Technician II

GDIT is seeking a Cable Infrastructure Technician with 5+ years’ experience installing, terminating, patching & splicing Fiber optic cables and Copper (CAT5/6) Ethernet cables to support the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, located in Doha, Qatar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Cable Infrastructure Technician with a solid background and must be able to work in an active working environment with little or no disruption to customers The Cable Infrastructure Technician will be responsible for:

- Troubleshooting issues with Link Runner AT2000 cable testers.

- Installing cabling infrastructure under floors or in ceilings.

- Ensure cables are properly labeled and identified.

- Complete work orders using Remedy online system. 

- Patch network cables in Telecommunications Rooms on multiple levels of classifications and networks.

Education and/or Certifications: Required:

- N/A

Desired:

- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

- Familiarity with the USCENTCOM mission and areas of responsibility

- BICSI certifications are preferred.

Required Skills:

- Proven work experience as a Cable Technician or similar role

- Must know how to terminate fiber optic cables of various types (Single-mode vs. Multi-mode OM3) and know fiber optic color code. 

- Knowledge of fiber optic connectors LC, SC, MTRJ, ST, etc. 

- Must be able to use a RJ45 crimper & punch-down tool for terminating copper as well as T568B color code.

- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

- Must be able to work under floors and on ladders on a daily basis.

- Must be willing to travel CONUS & OCCONUS up to 10% each year. 

- Must have a valid Passport with expiration greater than 6 months.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI

Travel Requirements:

• Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations

Company Overview: GDIT is a leading technology integrator addressing our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. We provide innovative technology solutions and services across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Federal Civilian, and Health markets. Join GDIT and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.

The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.