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AA2IT

Network Deployment Lead

AA2IT, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


This is a position with strong experience in enterprise network deployment in the field. The consultant performs a variety of field activities associated with planning, surveying, installing, and migrating network and wireless equipment. Typically handles moderately complex products and/or problems and may provide guidance to lower-level installers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Designs and documents network installations, rack elevations, patch matrices (cable run lists), and deployment and migration methods and procedures documents. Provides work instruction to Level 2-3 onsite smart hands installation crews. Will serve as Site team leader. Onsite and remote lead and quality control oversight network installation crews and validation of proper installation performed by cabling crews. Performs Site Surveys, additions, removals, and modifications on working equipment. Work operations/job activities may include: o Equipment & cable Site Survey o Generate site survey report o Rack / Cabinet installation o Network equipment installation o Copper patch cabling o Cable labeling o Cable management/dressing o Network equipment relocation o Software additions or upgrades Validates proper operation of switch and wireless network equipment after installation and migration and assists with troubleshooting and remediation. Skills and Abilities Required: Requires strong technical knowledge of current network products with minimal training performed and recorded on Safety, Business Code of Conduct, Quality assurance and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Familiarity and experience with cabling and installation to BICSI and ANSI/TIA standards Experience with both copper (Cat6) and fiber installation best practices. Formal "Basic Installation" training course is required (or equivalent on the job training). Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation. Sound knowledge of the phases of the product installation. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Visio to document network rack elevations and cable patch matrices Proficient in the use of power tools such as Saws-All, portable band saws, drills, etc. Experience leading teams cabling or network installation technicians. Must be able to lift 40 Lbs. Education and Experience Required: Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military school and 4 years of field service, or equivalent Typically, a minimum of 3 years of experience as a network deployment consultant. Proficiency in the system (Network Elements 1, 2, 3, or 4) being worked on Travel/Shift Requirements: Travel greater than 75% within the continental U.S. Some work to be performed in off-hours Maintenance Windows (between 7pm - 5am local time). Most work will be normal business hours. Migrations ( 20 nights per year will be the off hours when stores are closed to customers) Travel may be by auto, plane or other means based on distance to location. All travel expenses will be compensated in full based on Compucom travel policy. No 'home' location for role. Majority of work will be done onsite at client retail store locations throughout the continental US. Most travel will be regional based on consultant's base location.