Network Technician I

Black Box Careers • Secaucus, NJ

80d

About The Position

Black Box Network Services, the global leader in communication system integration, is looking for a Network Infrastructure Technician with a proven track record in working in a structured cabling environment. The candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. This position will support facilities management, site security and project engagement with a commitment and desire to satisfy our customer by completing all work at the highest level, always striving for perfection. The candidate must be motivated and self-driven for success.

Requirements

• Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport
• The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections
• The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics
• The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers
• Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe
• Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets
• Must be able to safely lift heavy objects
• Must understand cable patching processes and procedures
• Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
• Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• 2-5 years relevant experience, preferably at least 1 year in a data center environment
• In-depth knowledge of structured cabling
• Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards

Responsibilities

• Racking and stacking of network devices
• Cable patching
• Physical layer troubleshooting
• Equipment disposal activities
• Installing and troubleshooting Cisco and Avaya IP phones
• Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling
• Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling
• Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards
• Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe
• Decommissioning obsolete networking cabling infrastructure
• Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays
• Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling
• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network
• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet
• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment
• Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure
• Perform layer 1 troubleshooting
• Support carrier testing of circuits
• Assist with facilities efforts
• Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral
• Water problems
• Emergency cooling restoration
• Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
• Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management

Benefits

• Hourly position based upon experience & skill level
• Flexible schedule may be required

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees