Multimedia Specialist - Network Technician

Saalex•Newport, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Multimedia Specialist – Network Technician in Newport, Rhode Island, to provide technical support for networking infrastructure and installation support for multimedia presentation, collaboration, and video teleconferencing (VTC) environments. The role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting network and audiovisual systems used in conference rooms, meeting facilities, and mission-critical collaboration spaces. This is a full-time, onsite position with a stated salary range of $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

Experience installing and terminating LAN cabling.
Experience operating power tools.
Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work in elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical installation activities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility.
Must meet government security requirements, including U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a security investigation.

Nice To Haves

Current Rhode Island Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI) or Telecommunications System Technician (TST) license.
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Installer 1 (INST1) certification or above.
Experience installing audiovisual system components such as displays, projectors, projection screens, and speakers.
Experience or education relating to configuration of network equipment, including LAN switches.
Associate degree or technical training in Audiovisual Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Install structured CAT6 and CAT6A cabling systems.
Install cable tray systems, ladders, conduit, and J-hooks for cable support.
Terminate shielded and unshielded CAT6 and CAT6A cables using industry-standard keystone and Panduit Minicom connection styles.
Install single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cable and innerduct for fiber-optic cables.
Terminate fiber-optic cables using Splice on Connectors (SoC) and Corning Unicam systems.
Certify copper and fiber-optic cabling using network test devices such as Fluke Versiv.
Troubleshoot fiber-optic cable using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test equipment.
Install audiovisual cabling, wall plates, mounts, displays, and related infrastructure.
Install wireless access points and surveillance cameras.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.