Caelum Research Corporation ยท 1 month ago
Network Specialist II- Fiber Optic and Infrastructure
Aberdeen, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expCaelum Research Corporation is seeking a Network Specialist II who will provide comprehensive technical support for fiber optic and copper cable projects at the Aberdeen Test Center. The role involves maintaining and installing network hardware, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with IT team members to ensure network stability and performance.
Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing guidance and assistance in all aspects of fiber optic cable projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
Maintaining and installing network hardware, including routers, access switches, distribution switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, wireless access points, and other data center equipment
Assisting with conducting feasibility studies, project investigations, analyzing, and performing corrective measures to prevent or minimize network interruptions, equipment failures, and other infrastructural problems
Helping with the implementation of better technical approaches for user experience during equipment migrations or replacement
Maintaining, documenting accurate records of weekly assignments, including splice diagrams, test results, and any issues encountered during the project
Setting up splice cases according to project specifications, ensuring proper alignment, and secure housing for fiber optic connections
Performing splicing and fusion of fiber optic cables using appropriate techniques and equipment
Ensuring high-quality connections with minimal loss, conducting thorough testing of spliced fiber optic cables utilizing appropriate testing equipment, verifying signal integrity, loss, and overall performance
Performing termination and testing of all network copper cables (CAT5/CAT6) in and outdoors
Participating in designing and planning future network infrastructure projects, including capacity planning, network segmentation, and security hardening
Must be able to utilize a bucket truck for aerial fiber and installation of wireless access points
Able to utilize the Cap Span fiber optic cable puller for all fiber cable installation
Qualification
Required
High School / GED AND 7 years experience OR 5 years experience OR 3 years experience OR 1 year experience
Associates directly related field
Bachelors in directly related field
Masters in directly related field
Security Clearance Level: SECRET
Basic understanding of network cables, connectors, and equipment such as splicing equipment, link runner, switches, and routers etc
Must be able to use basic installation tools
Able to lift, up to 50 pounds when necessary
Basic networking experience; local or enterprise level
A driver's license with good driving records
Able to follow written and verbal directions
Meet years of experience and educational specifications
Ability to adhere to government policies and requirements
Possess a Secret clearance; Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance as needed
Preferred
Outstanding Customer Service and Communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Perform additional tasks assigned by project leadership that are relevant to the scope of infrastructure support and fiber optic cable projects
Associate degree or higher preferred
Company
Caelum Research Corporation
Caelum Research Corporation is an information technology company specializing in system engineering and program management solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vincent Lacey
Chief Technology Officer
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