Cable Technician

AST is seeking an experienced Cable Technician to install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and Ethernet cabling; install network equipment; and support wireless systems. The successful candidate will have at least five years of relevant cabling experience, familiarity with Ekahau AI Pro, and the ability to perform Wi-Fi surveys and heat mapping. This position requires approximately 75% travel and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Install, route, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet cabling.
• Install and organize patch panels, racks, cabinets, cable pathways, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack installation of switches, servers, patch panels, and related equipment, including workstation installation and connectivity.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi access points, including Cisco Meraki, Aruba, or comparable products.
• Conduct Wi-Fi site surveys and generate heat maps using Ekahau AI Pro to evaluate coverage, signal strength, interference, and coverage gaps.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, and building plans; review them for accuracy and verify that cabling and security installations align with approved designs.
• Conduct onsite inspections to assess installation readiness, identify deficiencies, and coordinate scheduling of testing services.
• Attend security and project coordination meetings and provide technical expertise regarding cabling, installation, and Wi-Fi configuration.
• Create and maintain installation records, cable test results, survey reports, equipment inventories, and updated drawings.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint or similar collaboration tools to prepare documentation and coordinate work.
• Travel to project locations and drive between work sites as required.

• Minimum 7  years of hands-on experience installing and terminating fiber-optic and Ethernet cabling, including Cat5/Cat6.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting cabling and documenting installation results.
• Experience installing racks, patch panels, switches, servers, and workstations.
• Familiarity with Ekahau AI Pro and demonstrated ability to perform Wi-Fi surveys and heat mapping.
• Familiarity with installing and configuring Cisco Meraki, Aruba, or comparable Wi-Fi access points.
• Proficiency in Wi-Fi installation requirements and in reading technical drawings and reviewing building plans for cabling and security setup accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint or similar collaboration tools.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, with the ability to drive within the assigned state and between project locations.
• Willingness and ability to meet the approximately 75% travel requirement.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AST, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AST provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AST’s capabilities provide agile, innovative, and trusted information technology solutions to achieve, maintain and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.

As an AST employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.