Cable / Network Infrastructure Technician
Overview
Job Description
- Install, terminate, test, label, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain copper and fiber-optic network cabling.
- Support structured cabling systems, including horizontal and backbone cabling, patch panels, equipment racks, telecommunications rooms, and network closets.
- Install and maintain network drops, wall jacks, patch cables, and associated connectivity components.
- Perform cable tracing, testing, certification, and fault isolation using appropriate equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve physical-layer network connectivity problems.
- Assist Network Engineers with troubleshooting LAN/WAN connectivity and network infrastructure issues.
- Install, relocate, connect, disconnect, and replace network equipment and associated cabling.
- Support installation and replacement of switches, wireless access points, racks, patch panels, and other network infrastructure under appropriate technical direction.
- Perform Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) involving network and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Maintain proper cable routing, dressing, labeling, bundling, and physical organization within telecommunications rooms and equipment racks.
- Support fiber-optic connectivity, including installation, patching, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Inspect network closets and telecommunications spaces and identify damaged, improperly installed, unlabeled, or obsolete infrastructure.
- Assist with network infrastructure modernization and technology-refresh projects.
- Support removal and replacement of End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Support (EOS) infrastructure.
- Assist with equipment Return Material Authorization (RMA) and replacement activities as required.
- Maintain accurate cable records, port assignments, network closet documentation, diagrams, labeling, and infrastructure inventories.
- Update drawings and documentation to reflect network infrastructure changes.
- Coordinate infrastructure work with Network Engineers, Systems Administrators, facilities personnel, and other technical teams.
- Create, update, and document infrastructure-related service requests and trouble tickets.
- Follow applicable installation, safety, physical-security, and cybersecurity requirements while performing work.
- Provide on-site infrastructure support for outages, projects, equipment installations, and other mission requirements.
- Must have 3–5+ years of structured cabling, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or related technical experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must satisfy applicable DoD 8140/DCWF requirements for Work Role 442 at the Advanced proficiency level (Security+ or higher).
- Experience installing and maintaining copper and fiber-optic cabling.
- Experience terminating, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting network cabling.
- Experience working with patch panels, equipment racks, network closets, wall jacks, and related telecommunications infrastructure.
- Experience using cable testers, tone generators/probes, fiber-testing equipment, and related diagnostic tools.
- Working knowledge of Ethernet and physical network infrastructure.
- Ability to read and maintain network diagrams, cable schedules, floor plans, and technical documentation.
- Basic understanding of network switches, wireless access points, VLANs, and LAN connectivity sufficient to support physical-layer troubleshooting.
- Experience documenting infrastructure installations and changes.
- Ability to safely lift, install, move, and position network equipment and associated hardware.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with Network Engineering personnel.
- Associate degree or technical/vocational training in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, Networking, or related discipline.
- BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) exposure or experience working from RCDD-developed designs.
- CompTIA Network+ or Fiber-optic installation or technician certification.
- Experience with CAT5e, CAT6/CAT6A, multimode and single-mode fiber infrastructure.
- Experience supporting Cisco network environments.
- Familiarity with TIA/EIA structured-cabling standards.
- Experience supporting data centers, telecommunications rooms, and network closets.
- Experience with network cable-management and documentation systems.
- Previous USMC, Navy, or other DoD network infrastructure experience.
Agil3 Technology Solutions LLC ("A3T") is a Northern Virginia based, ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 & ISO 27001 Certified, Women-Owned (WOSB) and Service-disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) small business. A recent recipient of the prestigious Washington Technology TOP 50 (ranking #9, and on the list for last 4 years!), A3T is experiencing industry leading recognition and growth. In addition to the CEO’s recognition as an “All-Star Entrepreneur”, A3T is recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country, by Vet 50 as Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses, and is featured in CyberSecurity Ventures / Cybercrime Magazine! “As a go-to Women-Owned Cybersecurity company in US and internationally”. As part of our growth, we are looking for YOU to join our growing team.
A3T offers excellent benefits to enhance the work-life balance, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
- Parking/Travel Reimbursement (metropolitan areas)
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