TEKsystems · 17 hours ago
Inside Plant Technician - Headend / Data Center Core Network Projects
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35/hr - $38/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking Inside Plant Technicians to support core network and data center upgrade projects throughout the New York Metro region. The role involves performing installations and migrations of transport and optical equipment inside hubs, headends, and data center environments while maintaining service continuity during migrations.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Rack and stack telecom and optical network equipment in headends, hubs, and data centers
Install and migrate core network devices
Perform fiber testing, including optical power measurements and path verification
Install and connect DC power cabling
Load basic prebuilt configurations into network devices
Complete one site at a time and transition to the next once work is finished
Travel across NYC/NJ project locations (mileage reimbursed; potential use of company vehicle)
Qualification
Required
Experience working in Headend, Hub, or Central Office environments
Strong rack-and-stack skills for telecom, routing, switching, and optical platforms
Fiber optic installation, dressing, and testing
Experience installing and connecting DC power feeds
Familiarity with equipment from vendors such as Ciena, Adtran, Lucent, Cisco, Juniper
Understanding of optical transport systems and service provider core networks
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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