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Overview:
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For more than 30 years, NCI Information Systems has been a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services to U.S. government agencies. With its Empower™ platform, NCI is at the forefront of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to solve the government’s most complex mission challenges. Headquartered in Reston, Va., NCI is accelerating public sector AI adoption to create a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.nciinc.com.
NCI takes very seriously its duty of care for protecting the health and welfare of our employees, our customers, and our communities. For that reason and in compliance with Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, NCI has adopted a COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY that requires all employees of NCI to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by December 8, 2021, subject to accommodation for disability (including a medical condition) or a sincerely held religious belief. Vaccination (or an approved accommodation) will become a condition of employment as of that date. Employees and applicants may request an accommodation under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Medical Accommodation) or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Religious Accommodation) by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].
Responsibilities:
As the Fiber Optic Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assessment of and support for routine/emergency maintenance and repair of interconnection cable-plant (wireless, fiber, copper, waveguide) and core infrastructure
- Management of network and communication services; physical security of the fiber cabling and risk mitigation planning coordination
- Oversight of the DITAC systems and interfaces to computational network assets
- Installation services, which may include, physical plant build-out, such as installation of fiber, cabinets, switches, Government Services Administration (GSA) security containers and data encryption devices
- Perform all work to fiber optic network engineering specifications and in accordance with DoD, Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) / Electrical Industry Alliance (EIA) standards and guidelines, OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations, and the Safety and Health Requirements Manual US Army Corps of Engineers (EM 385-1-1)
- Provide fiber and copper maintenance: emergency restoration, inspection services, troubleshooting, fiber documentation, and perform to industry standards in conformance with common installation techniques
- Support locating fiber optic cabling within the ground, which will require close interaction with the Public Works (PW) Department within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Installation Support
- Perform walkthroughs and participate in meetings with government customers in order to document project design processes, as-built review and updates, and to assess objectives, issues, and outcomes
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- Minimum of 4-6 plus years experience with fiber optic network cabling installations, splicing, testing, terminating, assembling, and documenting; copper network cable installation, termination and testing
- Must have Fiber Optic Certification (BISCI/Light Brigade certification preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering, is a plus
- Experience working with Corning, Exfo, Fujikura, Sumitomo Air-Blown Fiber (ABF), and Fluke Networking equipment
- Analyze system performance or operational requirements and network infrastructure
- Have working knowledge of BICSI, TIA/EIA Industry Standards
- Ability to utilize hand tools in building network backboards, communication closets, cabinets, and cable trays, as well as using various ladders
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:
- Some heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.
- Standing for long periods
- Ambulate throughout an office
- Ambulate between several buildings
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
Schedule:
- Flex work schedule Monday – Thursday 0600-1600; working Fridays 0600-1500; every other Fridays off
Travel:
- Some travel may be required
About NCI:
It is the policy of NCI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. NCI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
