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Empower AI · 1 day ago

Network Infrastructure Technician III

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Empower AI is focused on providing AI solutions for government agencies, leveraging extensive experience in various sectors. They are seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician III who will be responsible for resolving technical issues, installing infrastructure cabling, and ensuring network systems are properly implemented and documented.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ability to help resolve complex technical issues and assist with project implementation with some independence

Install passive infrastructure cabling of supporting systems (e.g., fiber, copper, etc.)

Install active infrastructure equipment

Ability to terminate fiber and copper cabling

Ability to fusion splice fiber

Implement designed changes to existing networks and equipment by utilizing schematics such as AutoCAD and Visio documentation

Update design and implementation documentation for structured cabling systems

Participate in the installation and testing of network structured cabling systems, to include CAT6, CAT6A and multi-mode fiber

Participate in the installation and testing of telecommunication systems bonding and grounding

Provide technical problem diagnoses and resolution support for all associated LAN and WLAN cabling systems

Utilize in the use of cable analyzer and diagnostic equipment, punch tools, and cabling tools

Enforce BICSI and TIA cabling and grounding standards

Work as part of a team cohesively with other technicians and engineers

Report to a site manager or head of department

Qualification

LAN/WLAN infrastructureNetwork securityFiberCopper cablingBICSI Technician CertificationAutoCADVisioTroubleshooting network technologiesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Required

Experience with enterprise scale network infrastructure 1 year of telecommunications/electronics vocational training or professional certification from an ABET accredited technical school or equivalent military school

Bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent experience

Strong understanding of layer 2 (switching, VLANs) and Layer 3 (routing, protocols), and network security

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with LAN/WLAN infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance

Experience with troubleshooting physical network technologies

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio

Active Secret Clearance, TS/SCI preferred

Must be able to pass a technical interview