Cable Technician

Overview:Team SMS BLITS 2.0 is seeking a mid-level cable technician (3 years of experience required) to plan, test, install, document and maintain copper and fiber optic outside and inside plants at Hanscom Air Force Base Bedford MA. Ideal candidate will appreciate and love a busy 8-hour day of work M-F (on site required) and have BISCI training and or certifications on industry standards for cable plant installations testing and maintenance. Clearable to secret required, Top Secret desired. Must get OSAH-10 certified within 90 -days, reimbursable at completion.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsibilities:JOB DESCRIPTION

• As part of a base level contracted enterprise IT service delivery team, handles daily maintenance and troubleshooting, engineering and installation and testing of copper and fiber optic inside and outside plants, both classified and unclassified systems
• Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot all high speed copper cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture
• Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot fiber cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture
• Monitor all hardware 'stock items' to assure proper level are maintained
• Provide materials list and labor estimates for upcoming project work
• Update and maintain cable topology drawings/fiber availability drawings using AutoCAD
• Document/update new processes and changed processes
• Capture all service incident and or service requests in applicable AF ticketing systems
• Manage work orders according to contract metric thresholds while providing premier customer service delivery
• Install communications backboards, rack and equipment cabinets where needed
• Install fiber optic cabling direct buried, and or using campus manhole/conduit systems
• Operate in underground / confined spaces safely and professionally
• Monitor, test and calibrate all test equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair of the base cable plant
• Professionally interact with customers and help resolve customer issues as required
• Provide planned and or emergency after-hours support as needed

Qualifications:SKILLS

• Familiar with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office suite (Word / Excel / PowerPoint applications) 2013-2019
• Experience in installation/termination/testing/troubleshooting of structured cabling (CAT5e, CAT6) copper cabling plant is a must
• Experience in installation/termination/testing/troubleshooting inside / outside plant (multi-mode and single-mode) fiber optic cable plants are a must
• Proficient with cable test equipment and working knowledge of all applicable TIA/EIA cabling standards a must
• Ability to lift about 70+lbs required
• Critical thinking and leadership skills required for problem identification and resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong customer service skills

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma with three years of experience
• BICSI Installer Certification(s) desired
• Secret Level DoD Security Clearance a must (ability to get clearance with waiver possible if background check shows potential)

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SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*