Req ID: RQ212036
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Network and Telecommunications
Skills:
BICSI,Inside Plant,Outside Plant
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking a Rapid Response Technician joining our team to support ETM activities at the Pentagon. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed.
As a Rapid Response Technician, you are responsible for installing and documenting new or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure, which includes conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, and buildings within the NCR supported by DISA J6. During the installation process, follow DISA J6 and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for the installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks, and testing required for the installation.
HOW RAPID RESPONSE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
The Rapid Response Technician is assigned tasks by Coordinators related to service orders and repair activities for Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. The technician is responsible for dressing, terminating, and testing cables and components. They should have the ability to work with power tools and ladders.
Computer literate with basic Networking Skills. Ability to work effectively with others and communicate with supervisors.
Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.
Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.
Verifies 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.
Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
Participates in special projects as required.
Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.
Dress, terminate, and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
Ability to work with power tools and ladders.
Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.
Computer literate with basic Networking Skills.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:
Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Rapid Response Technician must have:
Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
Year's Experience: 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.
Technical Skills:
---- Must be familiar with TIA/EIA Standards and BICSI recommendations on cabling infrastructure.
---- Experience as a MAC Technician - Moves, Adds and Changes in cabling infrastructure, primarily for VIP in the DC Metro area.
Skills and Abilities:
---- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel of varying expertise levels, possess strong customer support skills in a high-visibility environment, and demonstrate problem analysis, problem-solving, attention to detail, and accuracy.
---- Ability and willingness to work after hours when needed, usually 2-5 hours per calendar year.
---- Candidate MUST possess a valid driver's license to operate a government vehicle from the government fleet.
Location: Onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA
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 you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $40.35 - $54.59. 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.
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 50 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.
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