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# Integration Technician | ISP, Central Office | Headend & Data Center | Fiber Technician

- **Company:** TURNAROUND COMMUNICATIONS
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems, Coax, Bicsi
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1db0031ca7e901cb

## About the Role

* Experience working in an ISP, Central Office, Cable Headend, Enterprise Network, Data Center, or similar telecommunications environment
 * Experience installing racks, cabinets, structured cabling, fiber optic systems, and cable-management infrastructure
 * Ability to read engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation documentation
 * Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, ladders, PPE, and testing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, Coaxial, RF, and Fiber Optic Cabling
 * Experience installing ladder rack, fiber duct, cabinets, racks, and equipment supports
 * Experience using OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, Copper Testers, Visual Fault Locators, or Multimeters
 * Knowledge of DC Power, Grounding, and Bonding Systems
 * Experience supporting network migrations, equipment turn-ups, and cutovers
 * BICSI, FOA, OSHA, OEM, or other industry certifications
 * Experience leading installation teams or serving as a Site Lead
 * Knowledge of Telcordia Standards including GR-1275-CORE

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting equipment, and working in active telecommunications and data center environments. Technicians must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

## Description

The Integration Technician is responsible for installing, integrating, testing, maintaining, migrating, and decommissioning telecommunications and digital infrastructure equipment within ISP facilities, Central Offices, Cable Headends, Enterprise Networks, and Data Centers.

Responsibilities include rack and cabinet installation, structured cabling, fiber routing, equipment integration, grounding and bonding, DC power support, cable management, testing, documentation, migrations, and customer quality assurance. Successful candidates understand industry installation standards and take pride in delivering clean, accurate, and professional installations.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Perform rack-and-stack installations for telecommunications and network equipment
 * Install ladder rack, cable runway, fiber duct, basket tray, and cable-management systems
 * Route, dress, secure, label, and terminate copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling
 * Read rack elevations, cable schedules, floor plans, engineering drawings, and work instructions
 * Install, inspect, clean, and test fiber optic cabling and connectivity


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