What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Telecommunications Technician position at Astyra Corporation?
Senior Telecommunication Technician
*Local to Cayce, SC only please
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards.
- Provide technical support and guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits.
- Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
- Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network
- Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
- Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.
- Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support
- Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
- Installation and wiring of routers/switches along with coordination with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.
- Effectively identify and utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS and other LAN/WAN data circuits
- Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber,
- Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.
- Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.
- Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.
- Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- SolarWinds - NPM and NCM
- Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
- Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Self-starter with a focus on safe work habits and behaviors.
- Ability to keep work sites clean and organized.
Education:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associate degree and 3 years of related work experience or military experience with 5 years of related experience may be accepted.
Salary : $45 - $47
