Network/Datacenter Technician

PlanIT Group is hiring a Network Tech/Datacenter Tech- Richardson, TX 75082.

Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Candidate will also need to be familiar with network equipment installations and troubleshooting.

Introduction: Working in a structured cabling environment.

• Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.

• Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.

• Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.

• Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.

• Decommissioning obsolete networking infrastructure.

• Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.

• Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment.

• Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.

Position Details:

• Hourly position based upon experience & skill level.

• Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire.

• Work hours will be Mon-Sat 6:00pm-2:00am

• Location: Customer site - Richardson, TX 75082

• Other Responsibilities Include:

• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network.

• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.

• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment.

• Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.

• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.

• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.

• Perform layer 1 troubleshooting

• Support carrier testing of circuits.Requirements:

• Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.

• The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections.

• The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics.

• The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.

• Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe

• Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets.

• Must be able to perform rack and stack activities.

• Must be able to safely lift heavy objects.

• Must understand cable patching processes and procedures.

• Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns

• Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling
• Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards
• Must have a basic knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting