Network Technician I

Black Box•Richardson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Box Network Services is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician with a proven track record in structured cabling environments. The role involves 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, requiring a commitment to high-quality work and customer satisfaction. The candidate must be motivated and self-driven.

Requirements

Appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.
Ability to clean high-speed single and multi-mode optical connections.
Ability to measure, transmit, and receive on high-speed optics.
Knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.
Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
Experience in working in 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

Installing, testing, and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment.
Working in a structured cabling environment.
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.
Assisting in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.
Patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network.
Installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
Installation, troubleshooting, and de-installing network equipment.
Install/swap out cables, switches, routers, and etc.
Completing all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.
Providing infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.
Performing layer 1 troubleshooting.
Supporting carrier testing of circuits.
Assisting with facilities efforts.
Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral.
Water problems.
Emergency cooling restoration.
Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events.
Acting as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management.