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Telecom Technician

Insight Global

Woodstock, VAJob$22–28/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–28/hr
Location
Woodstock, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring a Telecom Technician. The Telecommunications Technician will apply basic knowledge of telecommunications to perform maintenance on equipment. This role involves responding to system outages, installing and wiring network devices, terminating cabling, and working with DC power plant systems. The technician will also identify and utilize resources to develop solutions for problems encountered in work assignments.

Key focus areas include Respond to system and service outages, Install and wire routers/switches/firewalls, and Coordinate with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Telecommunications Networks Support, Working Knowledge Of Fiber Circuits, and Working Knowledge Of MPLS. Important skills include Telecommunications Maintenance, System Outage Response, Router Installation, Switch Installation, Firewall Installation, and Configuration Coordination.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Telecommunications MaintenanceSystem Outage ResponseRouter InstallationSwitch InstallationFirewall InstallationConfiguration CoordinationTroubleshooting CoordinationCopper Cabling TerminationFiber Cabling TerminationDC Power Plant Systems ConnectionProblem SolvingFiber Circuits KnowledgeMPLS KnowledgeLAN/WAN Data Circuits KnowledgeCabling TroubleshootingFiber Terminations Knowledge48V Power Plants Knowledge135Vdc Power Plants KnowledgeDC Plant Systems ExperienceLAN TestingWireless TestingFiber Optic Test EquipmentCabling Types ExperienceCable IdentificationTerminating CablesChannel Banks FamiliarityRacking RoutersStacking Switches

Qualifications

2+ Years Supporting Telecommunications Networks

Full job description

Job Description

As a Telecommunications Technician, you will apply your basic knowledge of all areas of telecommunications and perform maintenance on telecommunications equipment. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Respond to system and service outages

  • Installation and wiring of routers/switches/firewalls along with coordinating with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.

  • Terminate copper and fiber cabling as needed to support network turnups and upgrades

  • Physically connect to live DC power plant systems

  • Effectively identify and utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.

  • Work on various other telecommunication systems and tasks when required my leadership

This position can pay from $22-$28/hr.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

  • 2+ years supporting telecommunications networks.

  • Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS and other LAN/WAN data circuits

  • Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber,

  • Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.

  • Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.

  • Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.

  • Experience racking and stacking routers and switches.

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