By Light Professional IT Services
Senior Network Installation Specialist
By Light Professional IT Services, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Senior Network Installation Specialist
Job Locations
US-Remote w/ Travel
ID
2024-9521
# of Openings
1
Category
Network
Clearance
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
Company Overview
The Senior Network Installation Specialist performs highly detailed technical tasks and leads Network Installation Technician field teams in the performance of site activities. This role requires a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components.Responsibilities
Planning and completion of complex and detailed technical projects from survey and engineering to site implementation
Develop and maintain high standards of installation and service, and assist with leading, training, and counseling network installation technicians toward high performanceServe as a technical knowledge resource to project managers and field techniciansWork directly with project managers as the first line of communication for the field installation teams supporting the PM's project(s)Maintain accountability for the task-oriented work efforts of project assigned personnelHelp ensure engineering schedules are met or exceededCollaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive IT implementation designsTRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION:Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standardsResponsible for physical onsite network surveys to determine the engineering solution for each project assignedResponsible for providing client-site network installations support of hardware, including installation of entire service delivery nodes, as prescribed by Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentationPrepare and provide complex site reports, documents, diagrams and VISIO drawings as required to meet customer deliverable requirements. Train and certify others to develop the same proficiencyProvide input to the field technicians group to assist with the formation of procedural documentation for field tasks - BER testing, platform configurations, deliverables, procedures, etc.Performs configuration of installed technology, which may include cryptographic, MPLS, optical and timing equipment and supporting systemsPerforms troubleshooting and fault-isolation to bring installed equipment to functional state. Coordinates with network engineers to facilitate installation testing and acceptance
ENGINEERING AND FIELD ASSISTANCE:In coordination with Engineering, provide project design support where needed and requested to meet customer objectivesAssesses, designs, builds, and documents current site network configuration and user requirements at each site. Interprets SES according to real world conditions encountered at client site and modifies solution/design accordinglyDirects and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changesPerforms system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, and other platform specificationsDocuments as-built configuration through redlined SES documentation and produces Completion Reports (CR). Provides oversight and guidance of client-site installation support servicesMaintain high standards of installation services, and help instill this in assigned field techsProvide onsite and remote technical direction in support of system's deployment, configuration, commissioning, and testingProvide onsite direction and assistance during installations
Required Experience/Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience as Network Installation SpecialistMust be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and OCONUS locationsPreferred Experience/Qualifications
10 years of experience in IT implementation and engineering using DISA standardsProficient in system design, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple platformsIn-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security measures, and IT best practicesExperience with virtualization technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-level applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong skills in Excel, Word, and VisioSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance
Active Secret level Security required
Job Locations
US-Remote w/ Travel
ID
2024-9521
# of Openings
1
Category
Network
Clearance
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
Company Overview
The Senior Network Installation Specialist performs highly detailed technical tasks and leads Network Installation Technician field teams in the performance of site activities. This role requires a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components.Responsibilities
Planning and completion of complex and detailed technical projects from survey and engineering to site implementation
Develop and maintain high standards of installation and service, and assist with leading, training, and counseling network installation technicians toward high performanceServe as a technical knowledge resource to project managers and field techniciansWork directly with project managers as the first line of communication for the field installation teams supporting the PM's project(s)Maintain accountability for the task-oriented work efforts of project assigned personnelHelp ensure engineering schedules are met or exceededCollaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive IT implementation designsTRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION:Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standardsResponsible for physical onsite network surveys to determine the engineering solution for each project assignedResponsible for providing client-site network installations support of hardware, including installation of entire service delivery nodes, as prescribed by Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentationPrepare and provide complex site reports, documents, diagrams and VISIO drawings as required to meet customer deliverable requirements. Train and certify others to develop the same proficiencyProvide input to the field technicians group to assist with the formation of procedural documentation for field tasks - BER testing, platform configurations, deliverables, procedures, etc.Performs configuration of installed technology, which may include cryptographic, MPLS, optical and timing equipment and supporting systemsPerforms troubleshooting and fault-isolation to bring installed equipment to functional state. Coordinates with network engineers to facilitate installation testing and acceptance
ENGINEERING AND FIELD ASSISTANCE:In coordination with Engineering, provide project design support where needed and requested to meet customer objectivesAssesses, designs, builds, and documents current site network configuration and user requirements at each site. Interprets SES according to real world conditions encountered at client site and modifies solution/design accordinglyDirects and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changesPerforms system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, and other platform specificationsDocuments as-built configuration through redlined SES documentation and produces Completion Reports (CR). Provides oversight and guidance of client-site installation support servicesMaintain high standards of installation services, and help instill this in assigned field techsProvide onsite and remote technical direction in support of system's deployment, configuration, commissioning, and testingProvide onsite direction and assistance during installations
Required Experience/Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience as Network Installation SpecialistMust be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and OCONUS locationsPreferred Experience/Qualifications
10 years of experience in IT implementation and engineering using DISA standardsProficient in system design, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple platformsIn-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security measures, and IT best practicesExperience with virtualization technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-level applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong skills in Excel, Word, and VisioSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance
Active Secret level Security required