Job Description
A client of Insight Global is looking for a Cable Technician to sit in Arlington, VA supporting a Network Infrastructure modernization project. This individual will be 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 various government buildings. They must follow government and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
Required Skills & Experience
Active Secret Clearance
Comfortable working Night Shift (10 pm - 6:30 am)
OR
Day Shift Mon-Fri (7 AM - 3:30 PM)
Associate degree and 3 -- 5 years of relevant telecommunication experience (No degree and 5 years of experience)
Familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
Knowledgeable about 568-B Color code, 25 pair Color Code, and Fiber 12 strand Color Code
Hands on experience dressing, terminating, and testing cables and components
Hands on experience creating test result documentation
Ability to identify, track, and remove abandoned cable
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience using network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and Fiber Power Meters
Ability to document network by labeling and routing equipment
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.