Network Cabling Technician

Network Cabling Technician

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Cabling Technician with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

How A Systems Technician III Will Make An Impact:

• Provides installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of voice, video, and/or data communications networks.
• Plant Cabling Design, install, test, and configure telecommunications distribution systems to include, but not limited to, internal cabling, copper and fiber wiring, grounding systems, fiber inner ducts, fiber systems, and Protected Distribution Systems.
• After completion of installation, any changes to plant cabling shall be annotated in the appropriate infrastructure diagrams.
• Monitors and responds to hardware and software problems utilizing a variety of hardware and software testing tools and techniques.
• Installs and configures network hardware and software.
• Provides network troubleshooting and support.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Information Systems Support - Provide support to the following information systems, to include but not limited to, JWICS, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, NSANet, and Tier networks.
• Voice systems Provide support for secure and non-secure voice systems, which include VoIP system and end instruments, distribution systems, outlets, encryption devices, signaling parameters (e.g. TDM, VoIP, Session Initiated Protocol (SIP), H.323 signaling protocol, etc), feature capabilities, conference capabilities, and trunk interfaces with variety of protocols.
• Data systems Support secure and non-secure data systems, such as Internet Protocol (IP) equipment, Network Management equipment, Switching Systems, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Systems, Channel Service Units, Digital Service Units, Cryptographic equipment and patch facilities.
• Transmission Systems Maintain and support secure and non-secure transmission systems, such as fiber optic media, media convertors, copper media, and cryptographic equipment.
• Video and Public Address Systems Installation, configuration, and sustainment support for VTC Systems/Suites, Conference Room Systems, and Public Address Systems.
• Telecommunications Construction Support - Provide telecommunications construction support to include, but not limited to; design support, establishing communication rooms, renovation of distribution support, modification of secure facilities to accommodate telecommunication support in accordance with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and DoD directives. Conform to the following industry practices; Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), National Electric Code, and International Organization of Standardization (ISO 9000). The buildings would include but not be limited to housing cryptographic, COMSEC/INFOSEC, IA, and Communication Systems. This work is limited to incidental modification related to telecommunications installation projects and would involve minimal real property modification.
• Network Troubleshooting Provide troubleshooting expertise to determine network component and configuration issues. Provide recommendations and fixes to restore full network operability.
• Problem Analysis and Resolution - Analyze and resolve matters according to priorities and periods defined in the network service level agreements. Escalate problems to appropriate organization or process when required. Utilize Government priority matrix when providing the basis for responding to service requests (i.e. trouble tickets).

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Certifications: Requires CompTIA Security+ Certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.30 - $29.90. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA TX San Antonio

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.

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