Network Infrastructure Lead

MedStar Health; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications solutions is seeking a Network Infrastructure Lead to evaluate and improve campus network systems. The role includes overseeing installations of structured cabling and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors required, with 7+ years of enterprise-scale network infrastructure experience.
• 2 years of vocational training or equivalent military training is preferred.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with LAN/WLAN design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing networks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage telecommunications requirements and oversee infrastructure installations.
• Provide technical support for LAN and WLAN cabling systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting physical network technologies

Utilizing diagnostic equipment

Cabling tools proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Professional certification from an ABET accredited technical school

BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Network Infrastructure Lead

Job ID

2025-8391

Job Locations

US-Remote

Category

Telecommunications

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

Empower AI: The Network Infrastructure Lead will perform survey and assessment of existing campus network electronics and infrastructure (LAN and WLAN).

Highlights of Responsibilities:

Analyze existing networks and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the translation of business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs and orders.
• Develop design and implementation documentation for structured cabling systems.
• Oversee and participate in the installation and testing of network structured cabling systems, to include CAT6 and singlemode fiber.
• Oversee and participate in the installation and testing of telecommunication systems bonding and grounding.
• Provide technical problem diagnoses and resolution support for all associated LAN and WLAN cabling systems.
• Utilize and train others in the use of cable analyzer and diagnostic equipment, punch tools, and cabling tools.
• Enforce BICSI and TIA cabling and grounding standards.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Report to a site manager or head of department.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2 years of telecommunications/electronics vocational training or professional certification from an ABET accredited technical school or equivalent military school
• 7+ years experience with enterprise scale network infrastructure
• 3+ years hands-on experience with LAN/WLAN infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting physical network technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
• Valid U.S. Passport (within 90 days)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
• Must be able to pass a technical interview

• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to both stand and ambulate on hard surfaces for an entire work shift.
• Ability to repetitively climb and descend ladders throughout a work shift.
• Ability to lift arms above one's head, and perform repetitive work tasks on ceiling-mounted electronics and cabling infrastructure.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50lbs throughout a work shift.
• Ability to work extended periods in confined spaces.

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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