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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Network Infrastructure Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a highly experienced BICSI Registered Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with strong organizational skills and a proven track record in managing large-scale structured cabling and low-voltage projects from planning through completion. You will be responsible for driving project success by ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and adherence to quality and safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, this is the opportunity for you. Benefits

UT Southwestern offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits include: PPO medical plan, available day one for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Additional employee benefits information available from UT Southwestern Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of structured cabling and low-voltage installations, ensuring compliance with BICSI, NEC, and safety standards. Lead meetings with clients, general contractors, and internal teams to align project goals and resolve issues. Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for material procurement and labor scheduling. Implement risk management strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Provide leadership and mentorship to team members to foster growth and accountability. Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets using Microsoft Project. Track costs, timelines, and performance metrics in Microsoft Excel. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Responsible for design, installation, maintenance and repair of all campus OSP/ISP copper and fiber backbone cabling. Responsible for the design, integration and installation of pathways, technology spaces, fiber and copper based distribution systems, wireless-based systems, and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and signaling between and among communications and information gathering devices. Responsible for the installation, termination, and certification of cable plant installations (CAT 5E, CAT 6, CAT 6A, SM/MM fiber optic, etc.) pathways, spaces, bonding, grounding and fire stopping. Define network cabling standards, and deploy cabling and other technology space engineering solutions, such as entrance facilities, POP rooms, MDF/IDF design, rack layout, space, power, UPS systems. Review site surveys, condition discrepancy reports, design documents and other documentation to evaluate installation feasibility. Utilize AutoCAD or PDF software to create and/or revise necessary construction plan documents. Calculate labor and material costs. Work with assigned external contractors in providing support for implementation and completion of projects within UT Southwestern. Must be comfortable performing infrastructures inspections in a construction environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field, or Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field, or High School diploma. Experience 3 years experience in design, integration, and implementation of voice and data communications cabling systems and related infrastructure for large sites with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years experience with an Associate’s degree; or 7 years experience with a High School Diploma; and Must be proficient in creating a detailed design of new structured cabling systems or the integration and modification of a design into an existing environment. Licenses and Certifications Professional certification in Cabling industry - Telecommunications Design Engineer certification. DRIVER’S LICENSE if area of employment requires use of a University-owned vehicle, with a valid Texas Driver’s License, MVR check, and training as applicable. Preferred Experience, Skills And Certifications ICSI RTPM / RCDD certification. Highly proficient in Microsoft Project for scheduling and resource planning. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for budgeting, reporting, and analytics. Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and telecommunications infrastructure. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Experience with Visio for telecom design documentation. Experience with Bluebeam. Experience with collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. OSHA 30 or other safety-related certifications. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Security and EEO

Security: This position is security-sensitive and may require background checks as per policy. Ability to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue employment. EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Location and Employment Details

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job: Information Technology Organization: 519000 - IR Telecom and Network Infra Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Posting: Oct 18, 2025, 1:20:11 AM

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