Field Service Engineer I

Scientific Research Corporation•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Upgrading Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote locations CONUS an OCONUS Designing and implementing cable infrastructure for data centers and outside plant fiber, working with network engineers to establish Layer 1 connectivity Performing installation of routers, switches, encryptors and patch panels in racks Working with node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers Coordinating with remote site POC’s to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation Coordinating with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct keymat is ordered ahead of installation, working with local COMSEC custodians to send out appropriate COMSEC device to site Creating cable diagrams before and update after installation is complete #LI-TF1

Requirements

Information technology background required
Knowledge of copper cable infrastructure (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A)
Knowledge of single mode and multimode fiber (OS2, OM1, OM3, OM4)
Knowledge of fusion splicing fiber; splice on connectors, loose tube, and ribbon fiber; splice trays
Knowledge of pre - terminated fiber cables (MTP-MTP, MPO-MPO, MTP-LC, LC-LC)
Troubleshooting wide area network and local area network connectivity issues
Knowledge of different fiber optic transceivers (SFP, QSFP, Media converters)
Working knowledge of hand tools (drills, screw drivers, etc..)
General knowledge and use of a windows computer and applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visual Basic)
Prior Military service or contracting work with government agencies
Lift, carry, and move 50 lbs
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY
Able to obtain US passport (company pays)
Driver’s license required
Willing to drive overseas to include (Left side of the road I.E. England, Japan etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in routers, cryptographers, circuit activation, and fiber infrastructure
Knowledge of outside plant fiber installation and safety; OSHA safety, confined space training
Knowledge about Data Center Infrastructure; hot aisle cold aisle; cable ladders, Rack installation, cable management etc.
Troubleshooting wide area network and local area network connectivity issues
Knowledge of test equipment. Visual Fault Locator; Fiber Optic Power Meters; CAT5E tester; OTDR; TBERD
Knowledge of DISA TSO (Telecommunication Service Order)

Responsibilities

Upgrading Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote locations CONUS an OCONUS
Designing and implementing cable infrastructure for data centers and outside plant fiber, working with network engineers to establish Layer 1 connectivity
Performing installation of routers, switches, encryptors and patch panels in racks
Working with node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers
Coordinating with remote site POC’s to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation
Coordinating with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct keymat is ordered ahead of installation, working with local COMSEC custodians to send out appropriate COMSEC device to site
Creating cable diagrams before and update after installation is complete

Benefits

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

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