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Position: Telecommunications Colocation Assistant Manager

Availability: Onsite; FT

Location: Arlington, VA

Education: Bachelor’s

Job Duty:

Manage colocation facility for all daily activities – 80%
Manage colocation facility for all daily activities – 10%
Customer and user interaction – 5%
Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned – 5%

5+ years’ experience as a Colocation Manager within a large organization

• Experience with commercial building management, repairs, and operations
• Experience working the business customers with a 24*7 expectation of availability
• Telecommunications experience to include management level understanding of

o Fiber Optic networks and systems
o 4G/5G wireless networks and systems
o Maintenance requirements of wireline and wireless networks
o Working with telecommunications services providers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)

• Network monitoring systems – Viavi OTR System preferred
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for customer ticketing
• Strong customer interaction qualities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Valid state driver’s license (non-negligent driving record)
• Familiar but not necessarily an expert on the fiber monitoring system and repair equipment
• Monitor the current condition of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and other essential facilities and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of fiber equipment and assignment/cross-connect database
• Maintain site access/security for approved personnel for the collocation facility
• Technical management of fiber colocation facility – hands on technical services to support
• Escalation of any facility issues to call out list
• Management of fiber optic surveillance equipment for NOC and other outside groups to monitor
• Create/Maintain a schedule for on call support
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures
• Coordinate contractors for any needed repairs or equipment installation
• Coordinate with colocations tenants (E.G. AT&T, Verizon, AWS, Microsoft)
• Identify cage and fiber termination locations
• Observe technicians to ensure proper security and protocol
• Provide assistance as needed
• Monitor communications for partners and customers (phone, email, text, chat)
• Coordinate and manage Assistant Facilities Manager & Fiber Optic Technicians (FOT)
• In the facility (E.G. performing OTDR tests, running/replacing patches, etc.)
• Outside facility (E.G. repair/replace fiber runs, patches, and panels, etc.)
• Ensure all operations adhere to quality standards and oversee annual audits reviewing all quality processes to achieve ISO level certifications.
• Monitor dispatches in real time
• Provide monthly status reports as required demonstrating the facility performance results for monthly, quarterly, and annual periods.
• On call 24*7*365 for facility or network issues or emergencies
• Initiating, tracking, managing, and reporting tickets on the selected CRM system
• Normal Business Hours of operation at facility or on the facility grounds

Competency Requirements: Successful candidate must demonstrate successful past experience or strong aptitude in the following:

• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing constraints; Adapts own behavior to suit the situation; Seeks to understand the causes of change and resulting improvements.
• Attention to Detail: Able to “zoom in” to detail quickly and accurately; Checks for information and picks up on discrepancies/mistakes; Makes detailed comparisons between similar sources.
• Reliability: Responds effectively to clear direction and follows set procedures; Solves immediate problems, escalating where appropriate; Adheres to Attendance & Punctuality guidelines.
• Results Orientation: Able to focus on important issues; Regularly refocuses on results; Demonstrates a drive to exceed performance targets
• Systematic Thinking: Makes effective use of organizational systems and processes; Takes an organized approach to thinking through issues; Applies learning to new situations.
• Task Management: Prioritizes tasks and monitors progress; Makes realistic estimates of time and resource requirements; Sees individual tasks through to completion.

Thanks,

RK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington, VA 22202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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