Senior Data Communications Technician

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Ridge, NY

2d • $79,100 - $136,800 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Data Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining a campus-wide cable plant, including copper and fiber-optic cabling, structured wiring, and related field work. This role includes responding to incidents and service requests in support of the network and telephony infrastructure. You will work closely with the Network Engineering team to troubleshoot physical-layer issues, assist with network installations, and manage assigned projects to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field and 2 years' work experience or a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years' experience or a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant work experience or 8 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of telecom systems and network equipment.
• Equipment rack assembly and wiring.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all types of wiring test equipment, including OTDRs and Cat 5e, 6, 6a test and certification equipment.
• Works well with team members.
• Can maintain high expectations of customer satisfaction
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Valid state driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years' work experience or a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years' experience or a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or 10 years relevant work experience
• Industry-related courses and certifications such as BICSI, current or past.
• Fiber optic installer certification training.
• OTDR-certified training.
• Copper testing, and certification training.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and document diverse types of structured wiring such as Cat 5e, 6, 6a, and fiber optic cable.
• Install and maintain underground and horizontal/riser cable infrastructure to include data racks, patch panels, J-Hooks, support rings, and cable tray.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Telecom and Network equipment.
• Assist engineering and other BNL staff with all aspects of the cable plant.
• Structured wire distribution and equipment rack wiring.
• Work independently, or with other technicians to complete work orders.

What This Job Offers

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