Telecommunications Electronics/Network Technician

Empower AI Inc. • Remote,

3d • Remote

About The Position

Empower AI is seeking a Telecommunications Electronics/Network Technician for a casual, 100% remote position with 80% travel. This role involves the extension and upgrade of Wired Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) at Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and associated outlying/remote facilities globally. The technician will support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) by providing services related to LAN/WLAN infrastructure, electronics, configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation. Key responsibilities include grounding and bonding of electronics, switch upgrades and configurations, installation and configuration of WLAN Access Points and Controllers, core cutovers, Information Assurance (IA) testing, and the collection and completion of all required project documentation.

Requirements

• Experience with AirMagnet Pro
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance - Current active Secret highly preferred
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience
• 7-12 years Network Administration Experience
• 7-12 years of experience with network routing and switching technology and Network Administration experience.
• Experience with Cisco, Brocade, Juniper networking and Aruba and Cisco Wireless Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Provide services related to the extension and upgrade of Wired Local Area Networks and Wireless Local Area Networks (LAN/WLAN) at Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and associated outlying/remote facilities in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Support Defense Health Agency (DHA), MTF LAN/WLAN, Survey and Design Reports, LOM (List of Materials), Installation, Integration and Test, Hardware Inventory Reports, Cutover and Closeout Reports, Visio Interconnect Drawings, As-Built Drawings and Post Implementation Documentation, Post Implementation Review, Quality Control of all documents, and formal meetings.
• LAN Infrastructure (Requires grounding/bonding of ALL electronics and possibly patch connections to switches, installation of Universal Power Switches).
• LAN Electronics, switch upgrade and configuration and troubleshooting.
• WLAN - Infrastructure (Installation of switch equipment, installation of WLAN Access Points and Controllers.)
• WLAN - Electronics (Configuration of: Access Points, Controllers, Servers) and Server Wireless Information
• LAN and WLAN core cutovers at small and large Medical Treatment Facilities Worldwide.
• Information Assurance (IA) Authentication Testing and Evaluation of installed components.
• Collection and completion of all required documents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level