Drexel University · 3 weeks ago
Senior Network Technician
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$63K/yr - $94K/yr
12+ years expDrexel University is seeking a Senior Network Technician to support core technology infrastructure and assist first-level support. The role involves troubleshooting network problems, upgrading equipment, and collaborating with staff to improve network services.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist team with installation/configuration of network equipment
Upgrade and troubleshoot network hardware
Make onsite visit to customers throughout campus to assist in network problem resolution
Collaborate with staff on problem resolutions
Understand operation of computer networks
Maintain and update current network documentations
Survey existing infrastructure and document as needed
Keep abreast with new developments and technologies in networking and related operations
Qualification
Required
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment up to 50 pounds as required to install and manage network electronics and servers, power distribution and battery equipment, and vertical / horizontal racks and trays
Stamina to perform physical tasks in a demanding indoor and outdoor environment. Including walking, climbing stairs and ladders
Fine motor skills for tasks like running cables and working with small components
12-15 years experience as a telecommunications or network technician working for any combination of telecommunications carrier, colocation provider, carrier hotel, university or hospital IT department, or other organization where you provide hands-on support for more than 50 data centers or telecommunications equipment rooms
12-15 years experience making, managing, testing and troubleshooting fiber optic and copper interconnects / patch panel connections
Ability to work nights or weekends to participate in on-call rotations or to provide emergency service
Benefits
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Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
10001+ employees
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Larry Keiser, PhD
Co-Founder: Education, Learning and Brain Science (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative
Tamara Galoyan
Co-Director & Co-Founder, Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Lab
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