PRINCIPAL IT TECHNICIAN - SR. IT TECHNICIAN - Telecommunications Technician at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Network Telecommunications Services: Responsible for connectivity and communications needs for the Institute. This includes network administration of routing, switching, unified communications, wireless and ISP connectivity. In addition, we manage the telecom infrastructure inside/outside plant.

Objectives of this Role:

• Handle centralized network management.
• Develop depth in our Telecommunications inside and outside plant management capabilities to include fiber optic and copper termination.
• Institute Computer data centers and rack management designs to handle ongoing moves, adds, changes and deletions (MACD) of network, server, voice and audio visual equipment and required cable infrastructure needs.
• Potential growth of the position into software configuration aspects of network, server, phone system and audio visual deployment.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Installation of network, server, voice and audio visual equipment in Computer Data Centers and telecommunications closets throughout the campus.
• Terminate and install Fiber optic and copper cabling to support ongoing network and telecommunications operations.
• Documentation of network, telecom, fiber and copper moves, adds, changes and deletions (MACD) throughout the SwRI campus.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years: Experience as a Telecommunications technician installing and terminating fiber optics and copper.
• 5 years: Experience deploying, replacing and troubleshooting critical network and server equipment in a 24/7 data center. Must have experience dealing with all physical requirements of equipment, including rack management, cabling, UPS, power and cooling.
• Experience as an estimator for telecommunications projects, field polishing, fiber and copper installation, and project management desired.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.