Network/Datacenter Technician
PlanIT Group
Richardson, TX
Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Candidate will also need to be familiar with network equipment installations and troubleshooting.
Introduction: 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 infrastructure.
- Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.
- Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.
- Hourly position based upon experience & skill level.
- Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire.
- Work hours will be Mon-Sat 6:00pm-2:00am
- Location: Customer site - Richardson, TX 75082
- Other Responsibilities Include:
- 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.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 perform rack and stack activities.
- Must be able to safely lift heavy objects.
- Must understand cable patching processes and procedures.
- Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
- Must be able to perform rack and stack activities.
- Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience
- Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling
- Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards
- Must have a basic knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
About the Company
PlanIT Group
PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.
Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.