Network Technician

Netowrk Technician

Location: Customer Site - Richmond, VA 23228

Available shifts:

• Cable team Mon through Friday 5pm to 2am
• 2nd Shift Implementation Friday through Monday 4pm to 3am
• Day Shift Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Requirements:

2 years of relevant experience in data communications:

1) For the Cable team Mon through Friday 5pm to 2am (Entry level knowledge of network activities and strong proficiency with cabling (70% fiber (connections SM/MM/LC/MPO/MT) & 30% copper)

2) For 2nd Shift Implementation Friday through Monday 4pm to 3am & Day Shift Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Proficiency is more on the networking than cabling.

• 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
• Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)
• Install, troubleshoot, and de-install Network monitoring tools
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
• Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco switches and routers
• Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.
• Prefer previous experience working in a Data Center of a minimum of 1 year

Network Technician (Onsite)

SANDSTON, VA, United States

Job Description

Introduction:

Black Box Network Services, the global leader in communication system integration, is 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.

Position Details:

• Hourly position based upon experience & skill level
• Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire
• Standard work hours either:
• Mon through Friday 5:00pm to 2:00am
• Friday through Monday 4:00pm to 3:00am
• Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA 23228
• Client Addendum will need to be followed. Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer.

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
• Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)
• 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
• Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral
• Water problems,
• Emergency cooling restoration,
• Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
• Support inventory management activities
• Receiving inventory
• Tagging of assets
• Tracking spares (crash kits)
• Ordering inventory
• Updating inventory records
• 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
• The ability to clean high speed single mode optical connections
• The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high speed optics
• 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
• Must be able to perform rack and stack activities
• Must be able to safely lift heavy objects
• Must understand cable patching processes and procedures
• 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