Structured Cabling Solutions Architect

DSI Tech is expanding its infrastructure services capabilities and is building a dedicated Structured Cabling practice We are looking for an experienced Structured Cabling Solutions Architect who can lead the technical design of cabling solutions from the initial customer conversation and on site survey through solution design Bill of Materials Statement of Work proposal support and transition to the implementation team This is a customer facing technical role for someone who understands both how structured cabling systems should be designed and how they are actually installed in the field The ideal candidate will be comfortable walking a customer site understanding the existing infrastructure discussing technical and business requirements with the customer developing the appropriate solution producing an accurate BOM and supporting the DISYS sales and delivery teams through project award and implementation Please note This is a full time in office corporate position located in Ashburn Virginia Only local candidates will be considered What You Will Do Participate in customer discovery meetings with Outside Sales and technical teams to understand business network infrastructure capacity and facility requirementsConduct on site surveys of customer facilities offices campuses warehouses data centers and other environmentsAssess MDFs IDFs telecommunications rooms pathways cable trays conduit racks cabinets grounding power availability existing copper and fiber infrastructure and other physical infrastructure conditionsDesign structured cabling solutions using copper including Cat6 and Cat6A single mode and multimode fiber backbone cabling and associated connectivity componentsDetermine cable routes pathway requirements rack elevations telecommunications room requirements fiber counts copper drops patching requirements and equipment placementDevelop accurate Bills of Materials including cable fiber racks cabinets patch panels fiber enclosures connectors jacks faceplates cable management pathway components grounding components and other materials required for implementationDevelop cable counts material quantities labor assumptions and technical inputs required to support project estimating and pricingPrepare technical Statements of Work that clearly define scope assumptions responsibilities deliverables exclusions testing requirements and acceptance criteriaDevelop and review drawings floor plans cable schedules rack elevations pathway diagrams and other technical documentation using AutoCAD Bluebeam Visio or similar toolsReview customer drawings RFPs specifications and construction documents to identify technical requirements risks assumptions and questions requiring clarificationDevelop RFIs and participate in customer technical discussions and scope clarification meetingsWork closely with sales and estimating teams to develop technically compliant and commercially competitive cabling solutionsPresent proposed designs to customers and explain technical recommendations alternatives assumptions and trade offsPerform technical reviews before submitting proposals to confirm the proposed BOM and scope accurately reflect the solution being offeredConduct implementation handoffs with Project Managers and field teams after contract award to ensure the delivery team understands the design assumptions and customer expectationsProvide technical support during installation when field conditions require design clarification or modificationReview installation documentation test results redlines and as built documentation as requiredHelp DSI Tech establish repeatable engineering standards site survey templates BOM templates estimating standards preferred product configurations and quality control processes for the Structured Cabling practiceTechnical Experience 7 or more years of experience designing and supporting structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure projectsStrong hands on knowledge of Cat6 Cat6A single mode fiber multimode fiber backbone cabling and horizontal cablingStrong understanding of MDF and IDF design telecommunications rooms racks cabinets patching pathways cable trays conduit grounding and bondingExperience conducting onsite surveys and translating field conditions into an implementable technical designDemonstrated experience developing detailed Bills of Materials and supporting project cost estimatesExperience developing Statements of Work design packages cable schedules drawings and implementation documentationExperience with commercial office enterprise campus and data center cabling environmentsKnowledge of BICSI methodologies and applicable ANSITIA standards including TIA 568 TIA 569 TIA 606 TIA 607 and applicable data center standardsWorking knowledge of applicable NEC requirements and local building and fire codes related to telecommunications infrastructureExperience with AutoCAD Bluebeam Visio or comparable design and markup toolsStrong understanding of cabling testing and certification requirements including copper certification and fiber testingAbility to evaluate multiple technical approaches and recommend solutions based on performance scalability constructability and costPreferred Qualifications Current BICSI RCDD certification requiredBICSI OSP or other relevant telecommunications infrastructure certifications are a plusExperience designing structured cabling for data centers and mission critical environments is highly desirableExperience with manufacturers and ecosystems such as CommScope Panduit Corning Belden Leviton Siemon or comparable enterprise cabling solutions is desirableExperience supporting federal government state and local government commercial enterprise or data center customers is a plusExperience with low voltage systems beyond structured cabling including WiFi infrastructure CCTV access control DAS or AV infrastructure is a plusWhat Success Looks Like Success in this position means that a DSI Tech Outside Sales can bring you into an early customer conversation and rely on you to take technical ownership of the opportunity You can walk the site ask the right questions identify conditions that affect cost and implementation develop the solution create an accurate BOM and technical scope defend the design with the customer and hand the awarded project to the delivery team with minimal ambiguity This position will also play an important role in helping DSI Tech build and mature its Structured Cabling practice by establishing repeatable design estimating and quality standards that allow the business to scale Salary The typical salary range for this role is 125000 150000 annually Who We Are DSI Tech is a Cisco Partner generating over 228 million in revenue annually We are an expanding company that has been providing IT solutions and services since 1991 with headquarters in the thriving Dulles Technology corridor Ashburn Virginia At DSI Tech we pride ourselves on our culture based on credibility capability customer service and commitment to our talented workforce and customers We offer a comprehensive professional training program a competitive compensation package robust benefits and a fun and rewarding workplace We are excited to help accelerate your career development and growth Benefits We Provide DSI Tech offers a range of employee benefits including a 401k plan with a 3 company match medical insurance which includes TelaDoc dental insurance life insurance short term and long term disability insurance paid time off PTO and 95 company paid holidays We are committed to ensuring employee satisfaction through our benefits program and fostering a friendly team based culture DSI Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law