Network Specialist-Cable Plant I

Location: Panama City Beach, FL • Full-Time • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

About the role

AERMOR is seeking a Network Specialist-Cable Plant I to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Network Manager in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of the NSWC PCD network infrastructure, including RDT&E and NMCI networks. This role is critical in ensuring efficient network installations and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications cabling, including fiber optic, UTP, coaxial, and main feeder cable.
• Install cable racks, conduit, Panduit, and other support structures to ensure the protection and aesthetics of cables.
• Test cables for signal quality, continuity, and availability to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform cable plant troubleshooting, fabrication, and installation, including CAT5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and fiber optic connections.
• Repair and troubleshoot media converters, copper/fiber modems, and other cable plant infrastructure components.
• Pull telecommunications cabling through various building architectures, including Protected Distribution Systems, buried conduit (outside plant), inter-building routes, ceilings, raised floors, and cable troughs.
• Support structured cabling infrastructure by ensuring compliance with installation standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with CP II Network Specialists to ensure proper cable management and installation practices.
• Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
• Document cabling layouts, installations, and updates to ensure accurate network infrastructure records.

Requirements

• 1+ year of hands-on experience with network cable installation, termination, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cable plant systems, including copper and fiber optic subsystems used for transmitting electrical and optical signals between active communication equipment.
• Familiarity with cable testing, including signal continuity and availability testing.
• Ability to work with various cabling media, including fiber optics, UTP, and coaxial cables.
• Understanding of building cable routing, including protected and buried conduits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a structured IT environment.