Black Box · 17 hours ago
Network Technician I
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBlack Box is a leading technology solutions provider, and they are seeking a Network Technician I to support their communication system integration efforts. The role involves racking and stacking network devices, cable patching, troubleshooting, and supporting facilities management and project engagement.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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 devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)
Install, troubleshoot, and de-install Network General remote Sniffers
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
Act as interface between customer’s associates and management
Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure
Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing
Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer’s network as directed
Support carrier testing of circuits
Assist with facilities efforts
Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral
Water problems
Emergency cooling restoration
Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
Support inventory management activities
Receiving inventory
Tagging of assets
Tracking spares (crash kits)
Ordering inventory
Updating inventory records
Prepare and return damaged equipment
Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management
Qualification
Required
Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as Sniffers, BERT testers, cable testers, and fiber testers
Requires experience in working in 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
Must be familiar with 66 Block and 110 Block cross connect procedures
Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking
Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues
Must understand network terminology
Must be familiar with IP phone
Must be able to program Cisco phones
Must be able to install Avaya phones
Must be able to troubleshoot Avaya and Cisco phones
Requires good interpersonal communications skills
Must be able to explain technical issues in a way the customer will understand an issue
Must be able to interpret a customer's issue in a way that will allow technician to facilitate a resolution
5 years of experience in data communications
Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers
Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking
High school diploma or equivalent required
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Company
Black Box
Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Verma
President & CEO
Barry Thorpe
Partner Account Manager
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