Physical Infrastructure Specialist

Position Title: Physical Infrastructure Specialist
Salary Range: $55,000 to $63,000 Annually
Location: Dahlgren, VA

About the Role

RPI Group is seeking a Physical Infrastructure Specialist to support secure Navy enterprise IT systems in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role focuses on installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing physical communications infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber-optic networks, electrical systems, and backup power infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Install and terminate copper and fiber-optic cabling.
• Test, certify, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications cabling and electrical infrastructure.
• Maintain electrical wiring and generator power systems supporting IT operations.
• Support network expansions, infrastructure modernization, equipment relocations, and facility upgrades.
• Troubleshoot communications rooms, equipment racks, cable pathways, and physical connectivity.
• Maintain installation drawings, labeling, test results, and asset documentation.
• Coordinate with network engineers, system administrators, and facilities personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• At least two (2) years of professional experience supporting electrical wiring, generator power systems, fiber-optic installation, LAN testing equipment (including optical time-domain reflectometers, or OTDRs), and network/electrical system testing.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting structured cabling and physical network infrastructure.
• Ability to use cable certification and fiber-optic testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and communication skills.

Certifications and Security

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• BICSI ITS Installer Level 1 certification is desired
  • Individuals without this certification must obtain it within 90 days
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

RPI Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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