Telecommunications Technician – Network Cabling

DecisiveInstincts; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Telecommunications Technician – Network Cabling for their Newport, RI location. The technician will handle the installation and maintenance of networking infrastructure, requiring expertise in cabling systems and a Top-Secret clearance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in the field and possess the CCNT certification. This role includes a variety of responsibilities from troubleshooting to client support and project oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong IT infrastructure background with networking knowledge.
• 3-5 years of networking infrastructure experience preferred.
• Experience in copper and fiber optic cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain cabling for networks; troubleshoot systems.
• Conduct site surveys; oversee cabling projects.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and follow installation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cabling design

Installations

Client relations

Technical support

Education

Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT)

Tools

Telecom tools

Job description

DecisiveInstincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Telecommunications Technician – Network Cablingin Newport, RI. This position will require a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.

Target Start Date: Q1

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain voice, data, cabling, fiber optic cabling, racks, patch panels, and wireless access points for classified and unclassified networks for data and voice communications.

Required Job Experience:

• Follow directions and diagrams for cabling installations for Category 3/5/5e/6 and fiber optic cabling, termination, and certification tools.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, program, and repair digital switching equipment, consoles, power/ringing relay racks, and related telecommunications systems.
• Analyze system failures and troubleshoot software, hardware, and factors causing issues.
• Prepare work prints and schematics to define network drops and illustrate design layouts.
• Maintain accurate equipment records in a computerized database and use ticketing software.
• Assemble and arrange materials/equipment; interpret and verify service orders, drawings, specifications, and installation instructions.
• Run, pull, stop, and splice copper and fiber optic cables (e.g., CAT5, SE, CAT6); mount telecom equipment following industry standards.• Arrange routers, hubs, racks, ladders, j-hooks, and switches based on client specifications.
• Install access control systems, surveillance cameras; maintain strong client relations, and provide attentive support.
• Conduct site surveys, select and verify cable pathways, design and implement specifications.
• Oversee third-party cabling projects and maintain all cabling infrastructure documentation.
• Carry out copper installation, testing, and troubleshooting; resolve attendant AV cabling issues, and install IP devices.
• Manage parts, tools, and supplies inventory accurately.
• Experienced in copper and fiber optic cabling systems, closet hardware, connecting blocks, fiber enclosures, and patch panels.
• Comprehensive telecom work, wiring practices, underground work, color code terminations, signal flow, and Ethernet/DSL connections.
• 3-5 years of networking infrastructure experience or Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT).
• Strong IT infrastructure background with knowledge of networking principles, wiring standards, cable/fiber splicing, termination, and testing.
• Conduit bending, digital multi-meters, and familiarity with EIA, BICSI, NEC, or TIA standards.
• Skilled in reading schematic and line diagrams; must have own telecom tools (snips, punch down, cordless drill, wire strippers, PPE).

Certification (Required if less than 3-5 years network infrastructure experience):
• Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT).

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