Job Details
What you will be doing!
As a Cable Technician Lead you will provide provisioning, installation, design, termination, testing, documentation, operations, and maintenance of all types of IT cabling. This service includes both fiber optic cable and copper cable from single-strand/pair to large bulk cables that are used in the infrastructure backbone, underground, outdoor, and horizontal cabling to the desktop or equipment racks.
Key Requirements:
* Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services
* Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services
* Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet
* Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks
* Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence
* Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques
* Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling
* Field test cabling for performance specifications
* Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation
* Perform cable management
* Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors
* Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
* Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations
* Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network
* Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices
* Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.
Certifications Required:
* A valid BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification is required.
* Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification.
Education and Experience:
* Shall have a minimum of five (5) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
* Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications.
* In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies and splicing techniques.
* Areas of knowledge must also include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation.
Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.
Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.