Field Service Engineer II

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

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 1-3 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.

Requirements

• TS/SCI required
• Information Technology background required
• 2–5 years of experience in working with copper cable infrastructure (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A)
• 2–5 years of experience in working with Single Mode and Multimode fiber (OS2, OM1, OM3, OM4)
• 2–5 years of experience in troubleshooting Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
• 2–5 years of experience in installing fiber optic transceivers (SFP, QSFP, media converters)
• Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) fiber installation and safety, including OSHA safety standards and confined space training
• Understanding of Data Center Infrastructure, including hot aisle/cold aisle environments, cable ladders, rack installation, and cable management
• Knowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, such as Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Fiber Optic Power Meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visual Basic)
• Must be able to lift, move, carry 50 pounds
• U.S. Citizenship only

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience in installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure
• 2–5 years of experience in performing fusion splicing, including splice‑on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization
• Working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders (TSO)
• Prior military service or experience contracting with a government agency

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 1-3 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

• medical
• dental
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed