Network Cable Technician
The Network Cable Technician will install, terminate, test, and maintain copper and fiber optic cabling to support data and voice networks. This role involves setting up and organizing network infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring accurate documentation of all installations and configurations. Technicians must follow industry standards to deliver reliable and efficient network solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation: Install equipment enclosures, patch panels, and equipment (e.g., LAN/SAN, servers, storage, UPS) as directed
- Install grounding cables for equipment enclosures, equipment, and cable trays
- Install cable trays, J-hooks, raised floor cable trays, and related accessories
- Install intra-building backbone cabling
- Install horizontal cabling
- Install work area outlets, faceplates, jacks, and patch cables
- Remove kick-plates and pedestals on cubicles to install network cabling
- Organize, form, and dress cables
- Termination: Terminate Category 3, 5e, 6, and 6a UTP cables on patch panels and modular plugs
- Terminate 62.5-micron multimode, 50-micron multimode, and single-mode fiber using ST, SC, and LC connectors (anaerobic adhesive system or Corning UniCam system)
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and correct copper and fiber optic cable issues
- Replace failed equipment and install new equipment as directed
- Complete work orders and network trouble tickets
- Groom network enclosures and equipment as directed
- Inventory material as directed
- Documentation & Testing: Perform certification testing of UTP cables (Category 3, 5e, 6, and 6a), fiber (multimode and single-mode), and coaxial cables
- Document test results as required
- Label and document network equipment, cable paths, rooms, and cabinets
- Maintain configuration/control records for copper and fiber patch panels and cable locations
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in cabling or network technician work
- Qualified to install, terminate, and conduct certification testing of Category 3, 5e, 6, and 6a unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, multimode and single-mode fiber cable
- Knowledge in the application of the following structured cable standards and codes: ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B, ANSI/TIA/EIA 569, ANSI/TIA/EIA 606, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, NFPA 70
- Proficient with Fluke DSX-8000 copper/fiber tester
- Proficient with Fluke OFP-100-QI OptiFiber Pro Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
- Active Top Secret or Q security clearance
- Writing and speaking clearly and concisely about technical topics