Network Cable Technician

Network Cable Technician – Secret Clearance Required

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington. Job ID: 2026-5893.

Information Management Group (IMG) is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Cable Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will support our customer located at the Washington Navy Yard and be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of their network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity across the organization. You will also support cable pulling, terminations, testing, and documentation requirements for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion mission.

Salary range: 70-95k.

Key Responsibilities

• Install equipment enclosures, patch panels, and equipment (network‑LAN/SAN, servers, storage, UPS, etc.) as directed.
• Install grounding cables for equipment enclosures, equipment, and cable tray.
• Install cable tray/raised floor cable trays and accessories.
• Install intra‑building backbone cabling.
• Install horizontal cable.
• Install work area outlets, faceplates, jacks, and patch cables.
• Remove kick‑plates and pedestals on cubicles to install network cabling.
• Terminate Category 3, 5e, 6, and 6a UTP cable on patch panels and modular plugs.
• Terminate 62.5‑micron multimode fiber, 50‑micron multimode fiber, and single‑mode fiber using ST, SC, and LC connectors with anaerobic adhesive system or Corning UniCam system.
• Diagnose and correct copper cable and fiber optic cable problems.
• Replace failed equipment and install new equipment as directed.
• Complete network trouble tickets and document test results as needed.
• Conduct certification testing of UTP, fiber, and coaxial cables; maintain configuration/control records and document cable paths, rooms, and cabinets.
• Groom network enclosures and equipment; inventory material as directed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in cabling or network technician work.
• Qualified to install, terminate, and conduct certification testing of Category 3, 5e, 6, and 6a UTP cable, multimode and single‑mode fiber cable.
• Knowledge of structured cable standards and codes: ANSI/TIA/EIA 568‑B, ANSI/TIA/EIA 569, ANSI/TIA/EIA 606, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, NFPA 70.
• Proficient with Fluke DSX‑8000 copper/fiber tester.
• Proficient with Fluke OFP‑100‑QI OptiFiber Pro Optical Time Domain Reflectometer.
• Writing and speaking clearly and concisely about technical topics.
• Active Secret or L security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or Q security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Personal leave plus paid federal holidays.
• Professional development and training assistance.

IMG is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.