PRINCIPAL IT TECHNICIAN - SR. IT TECHNICIAN - Telecommunications Technician
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Network Telecommunications Services: Responsible for connectivity and communications needs for the Institute. This includes network administration of routing, switching, unified communications, wireless and ISP connectivity. In addition, we manage the telecom infrastructure inside/outside plant.

Objectives of this Role:

• Handle centralized network management.
• Develop depth in our Telecommunications inside and outside plant management capabilities to include fiber optic and copper termination.
• Institute Computer data centers and rack management designs to handle ongoing moves, adds, changes and deletions (MACD) of network, server, voice and audio visual equipment and required cable infrastructure needs.
• Potential growth of the position into software configuration aspects of network, server, phone system and audio visual deployment.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Installation of network, server, voice and audio visual equipment in Computer Data Centers and telecommunications closets throughout the campus.
• Terminate and install Fiber optic and copper cabling to support ongoing network and telecommunications operations.
• Documentation of network, telecom, fiber and copper moves, adds, changes and deletions (MACD) throughout the SwRI campus.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years: Experience as a Telecommunications technician installing and terminating fiber optics and copper.
• 5 years: Experience deploying, replacing and troubleshooting critical network and server equipment in a 24/7 data center. Must have experience dealing with all physical requirements of equipment, including rack management, cabling, UPS, power and cooling.
• Experience as an estimator for telecommunications projects, field polishing, fiber and copper installation, and project management desired.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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