RCDD Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$142K — $161K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
  • 9+ years in structured cabling design and layout
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards including NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Visio for documentation and design

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Inside Plant cable infrastructure at the Pentagon and surrounding locations
  • Follow best practices for cabling installation and engineering plans
  • Provide O&M support for over 1800 telecommunications rooms
  • Conduct on-site surveys and produce detailed weekly reports
  • Develop and maintain corrective maintenance plans for structured cabling systems
  • Perform 24/7 break-fix on all relevant infrastructure

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Flexible workweeks and paid time off
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Critical illness and business travel accident insurance
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cabling Infrastructure, Inside Plant, Structured Cabling Systems
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an RCDD Engineer to join our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
  • Responsible for maintaining the Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP.
  • Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards and/or provide Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
  • O&M support to include an ISP Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDD) to support the maintenance and clean-up of 1800 or more Telecommunication rooms at the Pentagon, Mark Center and NCR, and outlying buildings under JSP Operations purview, to include on site surveys, weekly reports denoting survey results (except in extenuating circumstances), develop maintenance plan for corrections and ensure the EIA/TIA 568A & 568B Standard and standards are upheld. Responsible for performing 24/7/365 breakfix on all Inside Plant cable infrastructure under JSP purview.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Certification: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Experience: 9+ years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
  • Technical Skills:
  • --- Must be well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
  • --- Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage and telecommunications systems.
  • --- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Vizio for producing cutsheets and floorplans.
  • Role Requirements:
  • --- Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective.
  • --- Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
  • --- Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment.
  • --- Problem analysis and problem solving
  • --- Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Location: Onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA


The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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