Network Installation Technician, Intermediate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, assign tasks, and coordinate a team of 1 to 2 Network Installation Technicians from deployment through to installation completion.

• Oversee the installation, testing, and activation of telecommunications equipment and associated components.

• Execute infrastructure installation and de-installation tasks, including racks and ironwork.

• Manage cable terminations, cleaning, testing, and grounding processes.

• Utilize baseline equipment connectivity diagrams to address site-specific connectivity issues.

• Liaise with Test and Acceptance personnel to guarantee remote access to network devices.

• Install networking hardware and software components, including pre-commissioning hardware with foundational configurations.

• Conduct circuit wiring, inspection, testing, and activation procedures.

• Decommission and remove network nodes as needed.

• Handle completion reports and status updates accompanied by detailed network configuration documentation.

• Install routers, servers, patch panels, cryptographic materials, switches, firewalls, and timing and synchronization equipment.

• Perform optical testing, including fiber optic characterization using OTDR, PMD, and CD.

• Analyze test results, identify potential issues, and propose solutions.

• Mentor and train junior staff members.

• Carry out installations of varying sizes with minimal supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• A High School Diploma is mandatory.

• Minimum of six years of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, or construction of various types of telecommunications or electronic equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Completion of an accredited vocational or technical program in telecommunications or a related field may be accepted as a substitute for the required experience as part of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Over 6 years of experience in network infrastructure development, including mounting telecommunications hardware, and cable/fiber installation, terminations, and testing.

• More than 6 years of experience in installing network routers, servers, patch panels, cryptographic materials, switches, firewalls, timing and synchronization devices, and communications equipment.

• Prior hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, Ciena 6500, Ciena RLS, and Ciena Wave Server products.

• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA standards is essential.

• Preference for candidates with experience in DOD/DISA IT network environments.

• Strong preference for candidates with backgrounds in Juniper, Cisco, and Ciena devices.

• Understanding of supervisory practices and principles, with the ability to supervise and guide the work of others.

• Capability to work independently or as a team leader.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, VISIO, and Word) for reporting, redlining, and communication with upper management.

• Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

• Candidates may be located anywhere in the US but must be willing to travel at least 70% to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.

• Physical ability to type, communicate via telephone, and sit for prolonged durations.

• Capability to lift or lower objects from one level to another (including upward pulling) weighing over 50lbs.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher is preferred but not mandatory.

• BICSI Certification is a plus.

• OEM networking certifications, particularly in Ciena 6500, RLS, and Waveserver, are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Wellness Program

• 401(k) Matching

• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Education & Training

• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)