Field Network Technician I: Remote Connectivity Specialist

Socket.dev; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) seeks a Field Network Technician to install, test, and maintain network equipment at diesel generation sites and substations. Travel across the service territory, including overnight stays, is required to support SCADA/OT and corporate systems.

Responsibilities include wiring, IP networking, and documenting site conditions while adhering to safety and access procedures. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in IT or related field is preferred.
• CompTIA A+ or Network+, CCNA or equivalent coursework is required if no associate degree.
• 1 year of basic IT networking knowledge and 1 year of network subnetting experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise network security principles and IT process controls.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote and satellite sites to install, replace, and commission routers, switches, firewalls, wireless radios, cellular/modem equipment, and related hardware.
• Assist with fiber optic work: patching, basic testing, labeling, and documenting paths between sites.
• Help rack, cable, ground, and power network gear in substations, control buildings, and communications shelters.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on field network and communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues, supporting IT and operations staff; gather logs, photos, and site conditions; implement approved fixes.
• Support LTE, satellite, and last-mile links that serve isolated facilities.
• Understand and follow all site access procedures; work only within authorized areas and under required supervision.
• Update diagrams, asset records, ticket notes, and as-built documentation after each site visit.
• Respond to after-hours outages that affect field communications, working with senior-level network Administrators to resolve.

Skills

IT networking basics

Network security basics

Subnetting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in IT or related field (preferred)

CompTIA A+ or Network+, CCNA (required if no associate degree)

Tools

Wireshark

PuTTY

InSSIDer

Job description

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) seeks a Field Network Technician to install, test, and maintain network equipment at diesel generation sites and substations. Travel across the service territory, including overnight stays, is required to support SCADA/OT and corporate systems.

Responsibilities include wiring, IP networking, and documenting site conditions while adhering to safety and access procedures. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential.