Field Engineer IV Contractor

Transaction Network Services•McCullom Lake, IL

1d•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview The Field Support area is responsible for providing on-site technical or non technical product support and service to customers. Responsibilities Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform telecommunications and data center site systems maintenance; maintain and operate specific communication, switch, network, and interface equipment to provide quality service; and maximize its availability to our external and internal customers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Perform shipping / receiving, inventory control, and keep accurate site documentation. Installs and deinstall equipment into Data Center racks. Replace hard drives, memory and cards on server equipment. Install and test cabling between network and server equipment. Monitors and reviews network circuits and equipment. Ability to perform Layer 1, physical circuit reliability acceptance testing with the carrier and the customer to validate the quality of the transmission path to the users’ equipment. Ability to assist with Layer 2 & 3 tests; adhering to protocol standards to validate interoperability and interfacing requirements to connect the customers into the TNS Network. Must work independently with indirect supervision. Provide verbal and written communication with other team members, departments, and customers to ensure successful completion of work and provide proper hand-offs. Move and Lift a minimum of 50lbs into telco racks. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Provide and sustain a good working relationship and rapport with our customers, regional partners, and internal TNS customers. For this contract role, we anticipate paying $80 - $90 per hour. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Qualifications: Has knowledge of commonly used network troubleshooting, installation, and testing concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrates experience in working concurrently on several easy to reasonably complex projects with limited guidance required. Demonstrates a strong ability to use independent judgment regularly in performance of job responsibilities. Has a basic understanding of telephony and financial service networks. Has a basic understanding of data center power configuration, including 3 phase power. Performs job well under pressure and manages time effectively. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Has a basic working knowledge of network circuitry, including both copper and fiber interfaces. Experience with dark fiber is a plus. Able to work well within a remote management. In-depth understanding of Best Practices for Cable Installation Effectively communicates information verbally and in writing in a clear and coherent manner. Education and Certifications: A technical degree in electronics or computer technology is preferred, or the equivalent of 3+ years work-related experience. Qualifications Work will be performed on an as-needed basis without a set number of hours per week. If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about! TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. With employees based in 21 countries around the world, TNS is a leading global provider of data communication and interoperability services to diverse industries, such as retail, banking, payment processing, telecommunications and the financial markets. TNS’ services extend to over 60 countries and we deliver mission critical solutions to many Fortune 500 companies. TNS employees play a vital role in the delivery of our services and we recognize them as our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and benefit packages, and due to the global nature of our business we can offer opportunities to relocate to different locations, if your personal circumstances change. Please take the time to view the job openings on this website and submit an application. You are welcome to apply for multiple opportunities and our system is designed to keep you informed on your application status. What’s the next step in your career? Find out today!

Requirements

Has knowledge of commonly used network troubleshooting, installation, and testing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrates experience in working concurrently on several easy to reasonably complex projects with limited guidance required.
Demonstrates a strong ability to use independent judgment regularly in performance of job responsibilities.
Has a basic understanding of telephony and financial service networks.
Has a basic understanding of data center power configuration, including 3 phase power.
Performs job well under pressure and manages time effectively.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Has a basic working knowledge of network circuitry, including both copper and fiber interfaces.
Able to work well within a remote management.
In-depth understanding of Best Practices for Cable Installation
Effectively communicates information verbally and in writing in a clear and coherent manner.
A technical degree in electronics or computer technology is preferred, or the equivalent of 3+ years work-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dark fiber is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform shipping / receiving, inventory control, and keep accurate site documentation.
Installs and deinstall equipment into Data Center racks.
Replace hard drives, memory and cards on server equipment.
Install and test cabling between network and server equipment.
Monitors and reviews network circuits and equipment.
Ability to perform Layer 1, physical circuit reliability acceptance testing with the carrier and the customer to validate the quality of the transmission path to the users’ equipment.
Ability to assist with Layer 2 & 3 tests; adhering to protocol standards to validate interoperability and interfacing requirements to connect the customers into the TNS Network.
Must work independently with indirect supervision.
Provide verbal and written communication with other team members, departments, and customers to ensure successful completion of work and provide proper hand-offs.
Move and Lift a minimum of 50lbs into telco racks.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Provide and sustain a good working relationship and rapport with our customers, regional partners, and internal TNS customers.