Network Technician 4 - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL

M.C. Dean, Inc • Montgomery, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Technician 4 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role will be part of a team responsible for designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining enterprise, campus, and Base Area Network (BAN) infrastructure. This includes switches, routers, HAIPE / bulk encryptors, wireless infrastructure, inside plant cabling infrastructure, outside plant cabling infrastructure, racks/cabinets, pathways, and bonding/grounding. The position supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center (AETC) at Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED.
• Requires a Valid driver's license.
• Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.
• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate fluently in English.
• Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Have an ability to identify problems to include potential problems such as improper installation, safety hazards, etc.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

• Vendor certifications in multiple cabling vendors such as Commscope, Corning, etc.; Networking vendors to include Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto;
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
• 3 years of the above experience must be focused in supporting large scale cabling infrastructure
• Familiarity with DoD and/or U.S. Air Force standards for network equipment, cabling installation, bonding and grounding
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• BICSI credentials to include Technician and/or Installer

Responsibilities

• Execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations of Base Area Networks at multiple locations.
• Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
• Ensure the functionality and reliability of various technologies.
• Conduct site surveys, configure network hardware and software, test systems for proper operation, and provide technical support to customers.
• Utilize and comprehend project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to USAF safety requirements as well as M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly.
• Analyze and interpret complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain as-built documentation as part of implementing Moves / Adds / Changes.
• Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
• Track and inventory tools, conduct consistent tool inspections and perform tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
• Participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) safety meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
• Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards.
• Terminate, test, and configure network and IT equipment to include network switches, routers, wireless access points, antennas, and bulk encryptors.
• Install various types of Low Voltage Cable to include CAT 5/6/6a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) as well as Single Mode and MultiMode Fiber Optic (SMFO / MMFO) cabling.
• Rack and stack MDF head end and IDF telecom room equipment, terminate and perform cable terminations and accessories in accordance with industry standards (EIA/TIA/ANSI/NEC/etc).
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
• Communicate consistently with MC Dean Operations Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
• Act as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Plan and prioritize tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
• Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team.
• This position requires 24/7 on-call support.

Benefits

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED