[Hiring] Network Installation Technician Intermediate @By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Role Description

Level 2 (Intermediate) Network Installation Technician employees provide implementation functions for DISA networking and infrastructure projects. Apply in-depth knowledge of DISA/DOD IT network infrastructure to a variety of assignments through the application of technical concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Perform equipment installations, including network infrastructure build-out, mounting telecommunication hardware, cable/fiber installation, terminations, testing, and pre-commissioning.
• Ciena 6500, Juniper, Cisco and Sycamore (Coriant) installation experience is preferred.
• Report installation status and completion with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Lead teams of Installation Technicians and organize on-site efforts to bring hardware to operational acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Site infrastructure installations – racks, cable racks, power, grounding, cabling, etc.
• Direct, task, and organize a team of 1 to 2 Network Installation Technicians from deployment to installation close-out.
• Utilize baseline equipment connectivity diagrams to resolve site specific connectivity challenges.
• Communicate with Test and Acceptance staff to ensure remote access to network devices.
• Hardware/software installation of networking components including pre-commissioning hardware with base configurations.
• Circuit wiring, inspection, testing, and activation.
• Network node decommissioning and de-installation.
• Manage completion reports and status reports providing detailed documentation of network configuration.
• Equipment installations that include network routers, servers, patch panels, cryptographic material, switches, firewalls, and timing and synchronization.
• Proficiency with JDSU (or equivalent) network test equipment.
• Perform small to large sized installations with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years of experience including network infrastructure build-out, mounting telecommunication hardware, cable/fiber installation, cable/fiber terminations and cable/fiber testing.
• 3+ years of experience installing network routers, servers, patch panels, cryptographic material, switches, firewalls, timing and synchronization and communications devices.
• Prior hands-on experience with Ciena 6500/Ciena RSL/Ciena Wave Server products is highly desirable.
• BICSI Certification.
• OEM networking certifications.
• Must be familiar with ANSI/TIA standards.
• Must have the ability to work independently or as a leader of a team.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft office products (PowerPoint, Excel, VISIO, and Word) as necessary for reporting, redlining, and communicating.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired but not required.
• Preference for candidates that have worked in DoD/DISA IT network environment.
• Strong preference for candidates with background with Juniper, Cisco, and Ciena devices.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance; or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Candidates may be based anywhere in the US but must be open to at least 70% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to type, communicate via telephone and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) more than 50lbs.