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Junior Network Engineer/Cable Technician

Evolver Federal
Full-time
On-site
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$60,000 - $90,000 USD yearly

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.