Network Installation Team Lead

Trace Systems Inc.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Network Installation Technician Lead for Kuwait to supervise on-site survey installations, assess network configurations, and design optimized topologies for DoD-related projects.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and US Citizenship due to the contract nature. The candidate will lead engineering plans, installation schedules, and post-installation testing, coordinating the network team and ensuring high-quality documentation at every site.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of general Network experience, with at least 3 years in US Military Network work.
• Experience with data center installation and maintenance, including Palo Alto, Blue Coat, Cisco (M6), and Juniper (MX480).
• Ability to test and troubleshoot various network equipment, including legacy Promina 800 and SL-100 devices.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of copper and fiber cables.
• Familiarity with circuit testing and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs network installations on site surveys.
• Assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Designs and optimizes network topologies.
• Directs and leads preparation of engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
• Develops installation schedules and mobilizes network installation team.
• Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports.
• Coordinates post installation operations and maintenance support.

Skills

Security clearance (Secret)

Citizenship required

Network experience

Troubleshooting

Cable installation

Circuit testing

DoD installation standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Palo Alto

Blue Coat

Cisco M6

Juniper MX480

Promina 800

SL-100

MS Project

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Network Installation Technician Lead

Job Location: Kuwait

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a cleared Network Installation Team Lead to join our team based in Kuwait.

Duties Include

• Organizes and directs network installations on site surveys.
• Assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Designs and optimizes network topologies.
• Directs and leads preparation of engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
• Develops installation schedules. Mobilizes network installation team.
• Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports.
• Coordinates post installation operations and maintenance support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of general Network experience of which 3 years is directly related US Military Network experience.
• General knowledge of data center installation and maintenance practices, including experience with Palo Alto, Blue Coat, Cisco (M6), and Juniper (MX480) devices.
• Ability to test and trouble shoot various network equipment, including legacy equipment such as Promina 800 and SL-100 devices.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of both copper and fiber communications cables.
• Familiarity with circuit testing and testing equipment.

Desired Qualification

• Familiarity with DoD installation practices and standards.
• Strong proficiency developing & presenting custom project reports, dashboards, metrics, visualization of concepts & processes using MS Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.