Network Technician 2 - Maxwell AFB, Alabama with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Network Technician 2 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise and base-area networks, including switches, routers, wireless, and bulk encryptors, supporting Air Force education and training centers.

Role requires 4+ years in electronics installation/maintenance, strong team skills, and adherence to NEC and safety standards. Expect 24/7 on-call support and DoD security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance on multiple systems and programs.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Install raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and grounding per NEC standards.
• Terminate, test, and configure network equipment including switches and access points.
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure.
• Maintain as-built documentation for Moves/Adds/Changes.
• Participate in ORM safety meetings and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electronics installation

Maintenance activities

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Organization

Education

HS diploma or GED

Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship

DoD/U.S. Air Force standards familiarity

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Palo Alto equipment

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking an Network Technician 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains enterprise, campus, and Base Area Network (BAN) infrastructure including switches, routers, HAIPE / bulk encryptors, wireless infrastructure, inside plant cabling infrastructure, outside plant cabling infrastructure, racks/cabinets, pathways, and bonding/grounding. This position is in support of the US Air Force Education and Training Center (AETC).

Responsibilities

• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly
• Analyze and interpret complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain as-built documentation as part of implementing Moves / Adds / Changes.
• Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
• Track and inventory tools, conduct consistent tool inspections and perform tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
• Participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) safety meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
• Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards. Terminate, test, and configure network and IT equipment to include network switches, routers, wireless access points, antennas, and bulk encryptors.
• Install various types of Low Voltage Cable to include CAT 5/6/6a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) as well as Single Mode and MultiMode Fiber Optic (SMFO / MMFO) cabling
• Rack and stack MDF head end and IDF telecom room equipment, terminate and perform cable terminations and accessories in accordance with industry standards (EIA/TIA/ANSI/NEC/etc).
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
• Communicate consistently with MC Dean Operations Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
• Act as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Plan and prioritize tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
• Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Act as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner. Plan and prioritize tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
• This position requires 24/7 on-call support. Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED Key Requirements: * Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

Education:

* HS diploma or GED is required

Required Progressive Experience:

* 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs

• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Vendor certifications in multiple cabling vendors such as Commscope, Corning, etc.; Networking vendors to include Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto;

• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
• 3 years of the above experience must be focused in supporting large scale cabling infrastructure
• Familiarity with DoD and/or U.S. Air Force standards for network equipment, cabling installation, bonding and grounding
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• BICSI credentials to include Technician and/or Installer What we offer: * A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. Abilities: * The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate fluently in English.
• Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Have an ability to identify problems to include potential problems such as improper installation, safety hazards, etc.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.