Network Technician I
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, including single-mode and multi-mode optical cabling, and copper cable to IEEE and BICSI standards. The technician will also be responsible for decommissioning obsolete cabling, working with cabling trays, and assisting in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling. This position supports 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 working safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.
- Experience with Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
- Experience 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.
- 2-5 years of 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.
- 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 the customer’s network.
- Installing power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
- Installing, troubleshooting, and de-installing network equipment.
- Installing/swapping out cables, switches, routers, and etc.
- Completing hard and complex Move, Add, Change (MAC) requests within 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, including power and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) restoral, water problems, and emergency cooling restoration.
- Participating in fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post-fire events.
- Acting as an interface between on-site associates and centralized project/operations/MAC management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
