What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Network Engineer/Cable Technician position at Evolver Federal?
Evolver Federal is currently seeking highly motivated self-starters to join our team as a Junior Network Engineer/Cable Technician supporting a government customer in Washington, DC. In this role, you will support the project of implementing upgraded network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Be part of the team responsible for the installation, organization, and development of CAT5/6 low voltage cables and fiber, while adhering to best practices, industry standards, and manufacturer requirements.
- Aid in deploying/installing new switches, WAPs, and UPS devices.
- Assist with the deployment of new network devices across the main campus and remote sites.
- Perform installation of new drops (copper and fiber) throughout the client site, including testing of the network drops and fiber.
- Maintain detailed documentation of cable terminations, labeling, and patch panel assignments.
- Troubleshoot common cable problems using fault isolation techniques.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1 year of Information Technology experience.
- 1-3 years of cable experience/network gear deployment.
- Excellent active listening and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of CAT6 and fiber standards.
- Experience testing cables for continuity and signal quality.
- Experience using digital multimeters, CAT6, and fiber testers.
- Experience supporting projects such as the deployment/decommissioning of switches, WAPs, UPS devices, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 years of IT experience.
- CompTIA Network certification.
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification.
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification.
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) certification.
- BICSI Technician (Tech) certification.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
