About the position

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for Cable Technicians to join our dynamic team in the Columbia, MD area. Responsibilities: The Level 0 Cable Technician shall possess the following capabilities: Able to assist in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services; Able to read drawings to establish correct wiring/cable runs; With minimal assistance, install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks; Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques; Field test cabling for performance specifications; Cable labeling; Perform cable management in racks and termination shelves; Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors; Able to discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping; Able to choose the correct tool or methodology for specific cabling tasks. Requirements: Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination. Areas of knowledge must include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation. A minimum of two (2) years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification required. Additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted for certification. T-Rex Overview Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering. T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits. T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is \$40,000-\$50,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Able to assist in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services
• Able to read drawings to establish correct wiring/cable runs
• With minimal assistance, install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques
• Field test cabling for performance specifications
• Cable labeling
• Perform cable management in racks and termination shelves
• Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors
• Able to discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping
• Able to choose the correct tool or methodology for specific cabling tasks

Requirements

• Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• Areas of knowledge must include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation.
• A minimum of two (2) years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification required.
• Additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• performance bonuses
• training and educational reimbursement
• Transamerica 401(k)
• Cigna healthcare benefits
• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• paid parental leave
• individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
• annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
• a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits