Cable Technician I

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Fort Meade, MD
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Cable Technician I role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing structured cabling systems, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. The technician will collaborate with team members, assist in testing and documentation, and contribute to network infrastructure management.
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Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Cable Technician to assist in the direction and management of the program’s executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team. 

Cable Technician I is a foundational role within the Network Infrastructure and Support team, tasked with installing, maintaining, and repairing structured cabling systems under the guidance and supervision of more experienced technicians. This entry-level position is designed for individuals passionate about telecommunications and network infrastructure, providing a vital service in maintaining operational efficiency, security, and compliance with the DoD engineering standards. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in installing structured cabling systems, including but not limited to copper fiber optic cabling, under the supervision of senior technicians. 
  • Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on cabling systems, ensuring all work complies with industry and DoD standards.
  • Support compliance testing and documentation efforts for all installations, ensuring adherence to DISA DoD engineering standards. 
  • Collaborate with other Network Infrastructure and Support team members to ensure a cohesive approach to infrastructure management and problem resolution. 
  • Assist in preparing reports and documentation for cabling system installation, maintenance, and compliance. 

Qualifications/Experience:

  • 3+ years of related telecommunications experience
  • 3+ years of experience working as a Cable Technician within the DoD environment.
  • Must know Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) rules.
  • Well-versed in network cabling test equipment, including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), and fiber power meters.
  • Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience (required)
  • Related certifications for Fiber Optic Cable and CAT6 Cable Installation (required)



The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Competitive Range is a Management Consulting and Technology Solutions consultancy that provides acquisition, program management, and IT engineering.

OUR VISION

It is our vision to be the standard against which mission support and technology partners are measured in ethics and value added outcomes.

OUR MISSION

We are highly ethical, operationally agile, and aggressively committed to delivering on customer objectives. These “rules of engagement” delineate us from our competitors. They define the mechanics of our success, and the longevity thereof.

OUR BRAND

The vision for Competitive Range was formed over many years of dedicated service alongside the extraordinary men and women of the USAF 375th Civil Engineering Squadron.

We are committed to providing our customers with a value added engagement experience.

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