Network Installation Technician Associate (NIT 1)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

About The Position

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Level 1 (Associate) Network Installation Technician employees are assigned responsibilities for performing installation of telecommunications equipment and components and identifying and resolving problems related to such systems. No supervision is required on small to mid-sized upgrades and installation efforts, and Level 1 technicians should be independently deployable to perform technical assignments successfully.

Requirements

One to two years of exposure/experience regarding the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of telecommunications or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for some of the required experience
This level includes comprehensive knowledge of several types of common communications installations.
Must possess theoretical and hands-on knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers and possess the skill and expertise necessary to install these network devices per the DISN Implementation Standards.
Level 1 Network Installation Technician employees should possess the ability to perform the following functions utilizing their acquired understanding of proper methods and practices.
Strong business communications skills including verbal, written, and graphic should be well developed, as exposure to a customer service environment where discretion and professional demeanor are commonplace.
Willingness to travel with other team members to meet installation assignment requirements.
Active Secret clearance; or ability to obtain and maintain
Candidates may be based anywhere in the US but must be open to at least 70% travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Government network systems experience.
Cable running, splicing, and connector exposure.
Possession of a basic telecommunications installation tool kit.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure installation and de-installation
Racks
Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
Cable management
Fiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))
DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)
Cable Terminations, cleaning and testing
RJ45
Coaxial/BNC
Wire wrap
Fiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)
Grounding
HTAP
Equipment
Documentation Responsibilities
Use of Microsoft Office suite of products for:
Requirements review and comprehension
Redlining
Reporting
Daily Status Report (DSR) submission
Site Completion Report (SCR) submission
Survey Reports