Network/Datacenter Technician
PLANIT Group - Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
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Network Tech/Datacenter Tech- Richardson, TX 75082. Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Candidate will also need to be familiar with network equipment installations and troubleshooting. Introduction:
Working in a structured cabling environment. Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.
Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.
Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards. Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe. Decommissioning obsolete networking infrastructure. Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays. Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment. Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling. Position Details:
Hourly position based upon experience & skill level. Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire. Work hours will be Mon-Sat 6:00pm-2:00am Location: Customer site - Richardson, TX 75082 Other Responsibilities Include: 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 cables, switches routers and etc.
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels. Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure. Perform layer 1 troubleshooting Support carrier testing of circuits. Requirements: Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.
The ability to clean high speed single and multi-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.
Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe 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. Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends. Experience and Education:
Minimum 5 years relevant experience Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards Must have a basic knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting