Network Technician

Network Connex, brought together the regional expertise of Advantage Engineers, CCSI Networks, Fairhaven, National Technologies, and Verticom, to provide network design and implementation services for some of the world’s most sophisticated networking and data infrastructure companies. Our clients include fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500. Serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex’s comprehensive, innovative services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration for sustainable, long-term growth.

Job Title: Network Technician

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated November 11, 2022

General Summary:

The Network Technician is a lead technician role that provides leadership and installation services across multiple platforms in support of many forms of communications facilities and networks. Technical responsibilities include working independently and leading a team to install and troubleshoot networks with various pieces of electronic gear and cabling systems to support our customers. This role is 100% travel. All travel expenses paid, prearranged, and booked by the company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Independently lead and complete fiber optic jumper and electronic installation activities
• Independently lead and complete network equipment installation activities including DC power
• Independently lead and complete circuit turnup and validation
• Work autonomously and safely in a live network environment
• Work with customer NOC to identify, troubleshoot and mitigate issues
• Review, update, augment, and provide job documentation
• Testing and installing fiber jumpers, ethernet, and coax
• Ability to use a computer for network configuration activities
• MS Office and basic computer skills
• Quality assurance
• Working as a team
• 100% Travel

Desired Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Knowledge of cable TV systems, head-ends and equipment
• Knowledge of Telco (ILEC) central offices, LDPOP, MTSO and equipment
• Basic knowledge of secondary DC Power

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years field network installation and troubleshooting experience
• 5+ years working with documentation on technical jobs (JCR, SOW, etc.)
• 3+ years of leading work/jobs in the field

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 100lbs
• Must be able to pass drug screening