Network Cable Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
Job Description:Leidos has an opening for an experienced Network Infrastructure Administrator and Ops engineer for pre-wire, vertical and outside cable plant. Position works under general supervision and may provide leadership and training to other technicians assigned to install, repair and/or testing of voice, data, and audio-visual infrastructures.
Primary Responsibilities
Support installation and maintenance of the clientβs Local Area Network(LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) devices.
Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
Provide support to Tier 3 network engineers for incident management and projects (site surveys, coordinate and install new equipment)
Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, inventory.
Communicates regularly with the customers, Cabling Group Manager, and/or Cabling Supervisor, to stay abreast of changes in work task and deadlines.
Interacts with the client, contractors and vendors on the job site.
Creates a positive work environment on the job site at all times.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Helps maintain a safe work environment for all crew members by abiding by the Companyβs commitment to provide every employee with a safe and healthy work environment.
Ability to work independently or with Cabling Service Technicians performing service calls, completing adds, moves and changes.
Updating customer prints and documentation as required.
Completes work orders, material transfer forms, and other documentation required by the company.
Furthers oneself though on-going education: either corporate or specialty courses.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have 16 years of related/relevant work experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a masterβs and 10 years, Bachelors and 12 years, Associates and 14 years or HS and 16 years.
Must comply with DoD 8570 IAT Level 2
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Network Cable Technician roles across Leidos's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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