Rapid Response Cable Tech

Job#: 2026950

Job Description:

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Job Title: Rapid Response Cable Technician
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract to Hire
Interview Process: One step in-person interview process with Team Lead.
Pay Rate Hourly/Salary Range: $36.06-40.86/HR and $75,000-$85,000
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI, but Secret could work as well.
Parking Situation: Parking at the Pentagon site is not allowed. You will have to metro in or park at Crystal City Mall across the street where it is $10-$20 per day (not covered) and metro in from there.
Location/Hours of Operation: 100% onsite at the Pentagon Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
Team Size/Environment:

• Four Cable Technicians
  
• One RCDD techs
  
• Two Rapid Response Cable Technicians
  

Technical Skills:

• Three or more years as Cable Technician minimum.
  
• Fusion splicing and termination experience.
  
• Fiber Cat6 and copper experience.
  
• Desired experience with Taclan.
  
• Attention to detail is key.
  

Daily Responsibilities:

• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
  
• The Rapid Response Technician is assigned tasks by Coordinators related to service orders and repair activities for Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
  
• Responsible for dressing, terminating, and testing cables and components.
  
• Work with power tools and ladders.
  
• Computer literate with basic Networking Skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate with supervisors.
  
• 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.
  
• Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables.
  
• Record configuration diagrams and specifications.
  
• Maintain network by troubleshooting and repairing outages.
  
• Test network back-up procedures; updating documentation.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
  
• Participate in special projects as required.
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to work with power tools and ladders.
  
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.
  
• Computer literate with basic Networking Skills.
  
• Expected to deal with tickets within 24 hours.
  
• Provide network support (refresh, installation, monitoring, updates, etc.) to all of DISAs network within the Pentagon and surrounding locations.
  
• Provide refresh to all of DISAs network within the Pentagon and surrounding locations.
  
• Provide installation to all of DISAs network within the Pentagon and surrounding locations.
  
• Provide monitoring to all of DISAs network within the Pentagon and surrounding locations.
  

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.