Infrastructure Technician

TekSynap; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking an Infrastructure Technician to join our travel team in the United States. The role involves designing telecommunications systems for medium to large infrastructures, on-site installation consultation, and hands-on setup of routers, switches, and wireless controllers.

Applicants need an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and 5+ years in related telecom disciplines. TekSynap offers competitive benefits and a remote travel-based work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical training or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years solving issues in telecom, fiber, copper or enterprise systems with relevant training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide telecommunications enhancement designs for medium to large infrastructures.
• Consult on-site for telecommunications installations.
• Install routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Bond/ground network infrastructure and test fiber/copper equipment.
• Support cybersecurity requirements for installed components.
• Develop implementation plans and installation materials lists.
• Install life safety materials and ensure proper grounding and fire stop systems.

Skills

Fiber Optics

Copper Cabling

Enterprise systems

Telephone & switching tech

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Technical training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides telecommunications enhancement designs for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures.
• Provides consultation in the organizing of telecommunications installations on-site.
• Installation of network routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Bond and ground or ensure proper bonding and grounding of network infrastructure.
• Test fiber and/or copper telecommunications and power equipment/systems following standard test procedures.
• Support Cybersecurity requirements are met for all installed components.
• Support development of Implementation Plans and other documentation as required by the PWS.
• Support development of a List of Installation Materials necessary to complete the installation.
• Install life safety materials in all penetrations (new or reutilized) in each location CMR/SEA, rack and equipment. grounding and fire stop systems.
• Neatly secure existing cables only when necessary to properly install new cable and equipment.
• Complete core drills as required for cable installation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain a US passport.
• Minimum of 2 years technical training.
• 5+ years of experience solving issues with computer, business, scientific, engineering, policy/compliance, or another discipline's telephone and switching technology, Fiber Optics, Copper Cabling, or Enterprise systems with relevant technical training and/or certifications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Word.

Desired Qualifications

• BICSI Level 2 Copper or Fiber certification (INSTC/INSTF).
• IAT Level II Certification:
• CCNA-Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE (Preferred)
• CND
• SSCP

Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Technician to join our travel team in the United States. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote/Travel
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Low to Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 60-75%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• US Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.