Job Description
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a
Cable Infrastructure Technician to join our team for an exciting opportunity to support the Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC3). This position focuses on using relevant experience, strong problem solving and customer service skills to assists with installing, testing, and maintaining the secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure in close coordination with the Government.
Responsibilities include:
- Must be fully competent at assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets
- Must be fully competent to install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test new and existing LAN cabling and cross-connecting circuits using patch panels in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices
- Maintain core datacenter infrastructure and cable infrastructure labeling in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices
- Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for other personnel in the installation and termination of LC / SC / RJ45 connectors, testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, and various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit
- Creates plans and drawings detailing the layout of network infrastructure pathways and drop locations
- May evaluate existing infrastructure pathways and recommend design changes to improve performance
- Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required
- Based on direction from the site engineer, works with other technicians on staff and completes required tasks/activities and necessary documentation
- Complete Change Requests (CR) and Incident tickets promptly for the customer
- Must be analytical, detail oriented, and have a process and compliance focus
- Must be a positive and proactive team player, self-starter and able to work without direct supervision
- Excellent people skills, customer oriented, and willingness to help others
- Strong work ethic and ability to adjust work schedule to complete tasks if needed
- Must be able to read and interpret system installation drawings and design packages
- Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices
- Must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures and have a full understanding of the scope of work
- Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission
- Willing to travel if/when needed
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Must have a High School diploma
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience (5 years with an Associates degree & 3 years with a Bachelor s degree). Significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Certification in copper and/or fiber optic installation, testing, troubleshooting from accredited industry organization
- Knowledge of secure communications infrastructure and asset control processes
- Familiarity with patch panels and large enterprise networks and related equipment
- Experience with customer trouble ticketing systems (e.g., Remedy)
- Experience with copper and fiber-optic trouble shooting equipment
- Familiarity with applicable standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA-568-C, ANSI/TIA-606-B)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (meticulous regarding documentation)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to thrive/excel in a sense-of-urgency environment
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
#ASFS
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Associate s/Bachelor s degree in a STEM field
- BICSI certification (i.e., Installer 2 Copper, Installer 2 Fiber, or Technician)
- DoD Directive 8140 certification (e.g., Security+)
- Familiar with Microsoft operating systems
- Ability to professionally interact with high level military officers and civilian officials on a daily basis
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Shift work,