OVERVIEW: VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients' mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach.
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary)
JOB DESCRIPTION: VAE is seeking a Cable Technician to join our team and help support the JSP-ETM activities at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the type of access this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed.
As a Cable Technician, you will be trusted to complete installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP in accordance with scope of work statements. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
• Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
• Responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
• Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and ladders
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors. Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
• Installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems
• Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance
• Use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into data base's and create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
• 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
• Walking long distances for long periods of time, lifting of material up to 50 pounds, loading equipment onto carts or shelves, moving equipment to work locations, unloading equipment, mounting of equipment into racks, trash removal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret clearance
• Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
• 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.
• Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standard
• Must be able to use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into data base's and create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
• Must be able to complete physical work as indicated above under responsibilities.
• Able to provide problem analysis and problem solving.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service experience
• Able to report onsite as indicated above

CLEARANCE LEVEL: Secret
CERTIFICATIONS: None
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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