General Dynamics Information Technology · 3 days ago
Hardware Engineer - Top Secret
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services. The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the installation and documentation of Inside Plant cable infrastructure and will ensure the maintenance of telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure within the Pentagon and associated buildings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling
Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation
Participates in special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret security clearance required
Associate's Degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience required. An additional 2 years of related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
BICSI certification required
Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels, possess robust customer support skills in a high visibility environment, and maintain a high attention to detail and accuracy
In-depth knowledge of TDM networks
Ability to work with power tools and ladders
Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors
Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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