Switch
Network Infrastructure Technician I
Switch, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
General Purpose of the Position:The purpose of this position is to install and maintain the physical media and network connectivity infrastructure utilized by Switch and its customers and to provide immediate assistance to various service-impacting events. These tasks include, but are not limited to providing detailed analysis and documentation of all work conducted while working within a 24/7/365 mission critical environment. Additionally the Network Infrastructure Technician will provide remote hands assistance for customer owned assets that reside within Switch facilities and will assist all Switch operations teams in order to maintain an exceptional customer experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot various network cabling infrastructure (CAT 3/CAT 5/CAT 6 copper, fiber and coaxial), including but not limited to patch panels and cable management systemsConduct physical installation of various circuitsPerform installation of cabling support structures (cable tray, J-Hooks, ladder rack, ladder rack tray, cable horns)Effectively coordinate with Switch customers, both internal and external, to install, troubleshoot, and test premise equipment including but not limited to:
Standard datacenter infrastructure hardware such as PDU's, computers, switches, routers, optics, wireless access points, and other transport equipmentPerforming vendor escortsHard drive installation and replacementRAM installation and replacementUtilizing remote terminal interfacesOther tasks as needed
Create design layout records (D.L.R.) for all installations within a web-based environmentExecute standard cable testing proceduresOperate company provided testing equipment for various cabling systems including but not limited to wire mapper/continuity tester, Probe & Tone generator, and Phone Test setInterpret, investigate and remediate mission critical alertsProvide exceptional service to all customers and vendors in a fast-paced environmentProvide quality, timely and accurate end-to-end support of any issues within functional area of responsibilityEffectively coordinate, interact and perform troubleshooting actions with customersUnderstand and execute appropriate escalation and notification procedures using sound judgmentAccurately document all actions, events and corresponding time allocated for tasksPossess ability to utilize and navigate various ticketing and project tracking systemsProvide input and feedback for the use and optimization of internal network management as well as customer support functions, processes and proceduresCreate and distribute scheduled company notifications via ticketing systemMust be adaptable to shift scheduling to meet demand of 24/7/365 operationsAbility to work in a team environment and communicate with customers in a professional mannerPunctual and reliableNeat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygieneOther Duties:
Interstate travel may be requiredProvide routine feedback on existing departmental processesAll employees are responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of Switch facilities. This includes but is not limited to Meet Me Cages and IDF'sOther duties as assigned
Disclaimer:
Job description is not a complete list of duties. The Network Infrastructure Technician may and/or will be required to perform other functions as asked by management. The Network Infrastructure Technician must be self-actuating and show the initiative to self-educate industry product and guidelines.
Required Job Skills
:
Basic understanding of ANSI, EIA/TIA industry standards (25pr color code, T568A&B color code, etc.)Demonstrate knowledge of CAT 3, CAT 5 and CAT 6 cabling functions and specificationsDemonstrate knowledge of Single-mode and Multi-mode fiber functions and specificationsBasic knowledge of power systems including but not limited to PDU's, Fuse alarm panelsUnderstanding of various network topologiesDemonstrate the ability to troubleshoot hardware, layer 1 connectivity issues and perform maintenance on hardware devicesPossess cognition of the impact of electrostatic discharge when applied to electronic devices and the ability to apply practical methods to mitigate static discharge eventsMust be comfortable with Field Replaceable Units (FRU's) on multiple hardware platforms and familiar with all media typesEfficiently interact with computing systemsAbility to navigate and effectively utilize ticketing systemsExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills using methods such as direct contact, phone, email and instant messaging as well as documenting/tracking incidents within ticketing system(s)Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalismAbility to accurately communicate both written and verbally, complex issues using easy to understand terminologyPossess demonstrated problem solving skillsDemonstrable time management and organization skills with the ability to address multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust possess basic typing, email and computer skillsAbility to recognize and manage confidential informationMust follow established safety practices and procedures in applicable situations and related work functions
Computer Equipment and Software
:
Computer literate with an emphasis on Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with equipment terminal access applications (Ex.: CRT, Putty, SSH)
Education and Experience:Certification: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+)
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Ladder & Scaffold Safety, Fire Extinguisher Training, HazMat Training
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Telecom industry or Information Technology discipline
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
The employee must frequently safely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 500 pounds and utilize lifting/lowering devices.
In addition, the employee must be able to work in various conditions unique to a data center environment including:
Occasionally work at heights and confined spacesRegularly work in areas with hotter and colder temperatures than a normal office environmentRegularly required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for long periods of timeRegularly required to safely transport, ascend and descend ladders
If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot various network cabling infrastructure (CAT 3/CAT 5/CAT 6 copper, fiber and coaxial), including but not limited to patch panels and cable management systemsConduct physical installation of various circuitsPerform installation of cabling support structures (cable tray, J-Hooks, ladder rack, ladder rack tray, cable horns)Effectively coordinate with Switch customers, both internal and external, to install, troubleshoot, and test premise equipment including but not limited to:
Standard datacenter infrastructure hardware such as PDU's, computers, switches, routers, optics, wireless access points, and other transport equipmentPerforming vendor escortsHard drive installation and replacementRAM installation and replacementUtilizing remote terminal interfacesOther tasks as needed
Create design layout records (D.L.R.) for all installations within a web-based environmentExecute standard cable testing proceduresOperate company provided testing equipment for various cabling systems including but not limited to wire mapper/continuity tester, Probe & Tone generator, and Phone Test setInterpret, investigate and remediate mission critical alertsProvide exceptional service to all customers and vendors in a fast-paced environmentProvide quality, timely and accurate end-to-end support of any issues within functional area of responsibilityEffectively coordinate, interact and perform troubleshooting actions with customersUnderstand and execute appropriate escalation and notification procedures using sound judgmentAccurately document all actions, events and corresponding time allocated for tasksPossess ability to utilize and navigate various ticketing and project tracking systemsProvide input and feedback for the use and optimization of internal network management as well as customer support functions, processes and proceduresCreate and distribute scheduled company notifications via ticketing systemMust be adaptable to shift scheduling to meet demand of 24/7/365 operationsAbility to work in a team environment and communicate with customers in a professional mannerPunctual and reliableNeat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygieneOther Duties:
Interstate travel may be requiredProvide routine feedback on existing departmental processesAll employees are responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of Switch facilities. This includes but is not limited to Meet Me Cages and IDF'sOther duties as assigned
Disclaimer:
Job description is not a complete list of duties. The Network Infrastructure Technician may and/or will be required to perform other functions as asked by management. The Network Infrastructure Technician must be self-actuating and show the initiative to self-educate industry product and guidelines.
Required Job Skills
:
Basic understanding of ANSI, EIA/TIA industry standards (25pr color code, T568A&B color code, etc.)Demonstrate knowledge of CAT 3, CAT 5 and CAT 6 cabling functions and specificationsDemonstrate knowledge of Single-mode and Multi-mode fiber functions and specificationsBasic knowledge of power systems including but not limited to PDU's, Fuse alarm panelsUnderstanding of various network topologiesDemonstrate the ability to troubleshoot hardware, layer 1 connectivity issues and perform maintenance on hardware devicesPossess cognition of the impact of electrostatic discharge when applied to electronic devices and the ability to apply practical methods to mitigate static discharge eventsMust be comfortable with Field Replaceable Units (FRU's) on multiple hardware platforms and familiar with all media typesEfficiently interact with computing systemsAbility to navigate and effectively utilize ticketing systemsExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills using methods such as direct contact, phone, email and instant messaging as well as documenting/tracking incidents within ticketing system(s)Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalismAbility to accurately communicate both written and verbally, complex issues using easy to understand terminologyPossess demonstrated problem solving skillsDemonstrable time management and organization skills with the ability to address multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust possess basic typing, email and computer skillsAbility to recognize and manage confidential informationMust follow established safety practices and procedures in applicable situations and related work functions
Computer Equipment and Software
:
Computer literate with an emphasis on Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with equipment terminal access applications (Ex.: CRT, Putty, SSH)
Education and Experience:Certification: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+)
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Ladder & Scaffold Safety, Fire Extinguisher Training, HazMat Training
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Telecom industry or Information Technology discipline
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
The employee must frequently safely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 500 pounds and utilize lifting/lowering devices.
In addition, the employee must be able to work in various conditions unique to a data center environment including:
Occasionally work at heights and confined spacesRegularly work in areas with hotter and colder temperatures than a normal office environmentRegularly required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for long periods of timeRegularly required to safely transport, ascend and descend ladders
If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.