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.