Network Technician

·        Contract       : 06 Months (Possible Extension or Hire)

·        Timing          : Sunday 3:00 PM to Thursday 11:00 PM.

Job Description:

Introduction:

Looking for a Network Technician with a proven track record in:

·        Racking and stacking of network devices

·        Cable patching

·        Physical layer troubleshooting

·        Equipment disposal activities

·        Network troubleshooting

This position will support facilities management, site security and project engagement with a commitment and desire to satisfy our customer by completing all work at the highest level, always striving for perfection. The candidate must be motivated and self-driven for success.

Responsibilities:

·        The patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network

·        The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet

·        The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment

o   Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)

o   Install, troubleshoot, and de-install Network monitoring tools

·        Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels

·        Act as interface between customer’s associates and management

·        Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure

·        Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing

·        Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer’s network as directed

·        Support carrier testing of circuits

·        Assist with facilities efforts

o   Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral

o   Water problems,

o   Emergency cooling restoration,

o   Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events

·        Support inventory management activities

o   Receiving inventory

o   Tagging of assets

o   Tracking spares (crash kits)

o   Ordering inventory

o   Updating inventory records

o   Prepare and return damaged equipment

·        Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management  

·        Coordination services will be provided 24x7; Coordinate with and support other third party vendors (e.g., telecommunications, wiring, distributed antenna solutions, WAN/LAN management) in compliance with customer’s requirements.

Requirements:

·        Requires appropriate equipment and training with high speed fiber optic transport

o   The ability to clean high speed single mode optical connections

o   The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high speed optics

o   The knowledge and experience to work safely with high speed single mode long range optical lasers

·        Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as Sniffers, BERT testers, cable testers, and fiber testers.

·        Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets

o   Must be able to perform rack and stack activities

§  Must be able to safely lift heavy objects

o   Must understand cable patching processes and procedures

o   Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking.

§  Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues

§  Must understand network terminology

·        Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.

Experience and Education:

·        Minimum 2 years of experience in data communications

·        High school diploma or equivalent required

·        Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco switches and routers

·        Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.