Cable Infrastructure Technician

The Cable Infrastructure Technician must be detail-oriented and have in-depth knowledge of designing complex cable plans for telecommunication systems, including the layout structures for equipment installations, as well as expanding existing cabling systems. The technician is required to solve technical engineering problems relating to secure and non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure. The analyst installs, tests, and maintains the secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure in close coordination with the Government. The technician performs its work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices for installing telecommunications cable infrastructure.

The Cable Infrastructure Technician will work onsite at Fort Carson, CO.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test new and existing LAN cabling in accordance with applicable policies and industry best practices
• Maintain cable infrastructure labeling standards in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Installing new cable and infrastructure (inside plant)
• Terminating and testing new cable and infrastructure (inside plant)
• Testing and troubleshooting faulty cable.
• Cross-connecting circuits using patch panels.
• Maintaining core datacenter infrastructure; following cabling and organization standards.
• Installing, replacing, repairing, removing, terminating, and testing new and existing LAN cabling in accordance with applicable policies and industry best practices.
• Maintaining cable infrastructure labeling standards in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Developing and maintaining IT wiring diagrams
• Solving issues related to cables and networks
• Testing and terminating cables
• This position may require an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission

• Minimum 8 years of experience with a HS Diploma, 6 years with AS/AA degree, or 4 years with BS/BA in designing, installing, and troubleshooting issues related to secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks, such as:
• Climbing ladders and working in confined spaces (e.g., ceilings, raised floors, tunnels, and equipment racks)
• Working outdoors and in field environments under varying weather conditions
• Standing for extended periods while installing and terminating cables
• Ability to work at heights and operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other aerial platforms
• Must be comfortable working in military-secured environments and following strict operational protocols

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BICSI Technician Certification
• BICSI Installer 2, Copper OR BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification.
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
• OSP Construction Certifications (e.g., BICSI Outside Plant Designer OSP)
• OSHA 10/30 Certification (for safety compliance in construction environments)
• Manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Corning, Panduit, CommScope, Leviton)

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.