Fiber Tester with Security Clearance

Responsibilities && Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs fiber optic acceptance testing, certification, troubleshooting, and documentation supporting AMC Base Area Network modernization. Conducts OTDR, insertion loss, end-to-end continuity, polarity, and optical performance testing for newly installed and existing fiber infrastructure.
• Produces test reports, validates compliance with project standards, identifies defects, and coordinates corrective actions with installation and engineering teams. REQUIRED SKILLS
• 3 years of experience
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Hands-on fiber-optic testing, certification, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing
• OTDR and OLTS/power-meter/light-source testing for multimode and single-mode fiber
• Inspection, cleaning, polarity verification, loss testing, fault isolation, and end-to-end link validation
• Ability to interpret fiber records, route diagrams, test traces, connector types, splice points, and link budgets
• Documentation of test results with clear pass/fail evidence and traceability to cable/link identifiers
• Knowledge of fiber installation, splicing, patching, labeling, and structured-cabling practices
• Ability to identify degraded, damaged, incorrectly terminated , or out-of-tolerance links and recommend corrective action
• Safe work practices in communications rooms, CEFs, manholes /handholes, and active facilities DESIRED SKILLS
• Air Force/DoD ISP/OSP fiber testing experience
• BICSI/TIA testing standards and Government acceptance documentation
• EXFO, Fluke Networks, Viavi, AFL, or equivalent fiber-test platforms
• Tier 1/Tier 2 certification and fiber characterization
• Campus backbone, long-haul, OSP, and high-count fiber environments
• Fiber splicing, fusion-splice inspection, or structured-cabling installation credentials CERTIFICATIONS BICSI Technician or equivalent fiber certification preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven team leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Overview We are seeking a Fiber Tester to join our team supporting US Air Force Air Mobility Command Base Infrastructure Modernization . T ekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www. TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL
• Type of environment: Onsite
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 75% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active Secret clearance WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00.

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