Role Description

The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting network and hardware infrastructure deployment activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Execute Installation Services, including:
  • Unboxing and inspecting equipment
  • Preparing devices for deployment
  • Staging equipment for configuration
  • Transporting equipment to designated installation locations
  • Decommissioning and safely removing legacy hardware
  • Re-patching network and peripheral cabling to new equipment
  • Organizing decommissioned assets in coordination with onsite staff
• Rack and Mount Equipment according to standardized procedures and architectural designs.
• Establish Physical Connectivity by properly connecting network and peripheral cabling to switches and related infrastructure components.
• Comprehend Equipment Interfaces including the identification of appropriate connectors and port types required for switch and network device installation.
• Apply Knowledge of Fiber Optic Cabling, including various cable types and connector standards for proper integration.
• Label and Document Cabling to ensure consistency and traceability within the environment.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 Connectivity issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruption during deployment.
• Assess Power Requirements, ensuring compatibility between newly deployed and outgoing hardware, with consideration for capacity and redundancy.
• Perform Hardware Replacements with Minimal Downtime, adhering to change control and operational continuity standards.
• Maintain and Update Documentation, including installation records, port maps, and physical layout diagrams to reflect current environment state.
• Capture Installation Site Images: Provide clear and comprehensive before-and-after photographs of installation areas.
• Equipment Handling: Proficient in the installation and removal (rack/unrack) of network switches and related infrastructure components in accordance with standard procedures.
• Local Travel: Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be able to travel between local project sites as required.
• Daily Reporting: Submit accurate and timely Daily Activity Reports detailing progress, issues, and accomplishments for each site visit.
• Inventory Management: Perform and maintain accurate records of equipment and tool inventories, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
• Cable Management: Apply and adhere to industry best practices for cable routing, labeling, and organization to ensure a clean and maintainable environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing between 50-75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with physical network cabling, including both copper and fiber optic media.
• Foundational knowledge of the OSI model:
  • Proficiency in Layer 1 and Layer 2 concepts required
  • Familiarity with Layer 3 concepts preferred
• Must successfully pass a background investigation, including:
  • Criminal and law enforcement history
  • Employment and education verification
  • Credit history review
  • VA Healthcare and Institutional background check
• Must possess a valid Real ID-compliant state driver’s license and provide proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Must complete and pass a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test, provided by the company.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must reside within the continental United States.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time, as required by project assignments.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be consistently punctual and reliable.
• Proven ability to maintain attention to detail, multi-task effectively, and learn quickly in dynamic environments.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Company Description

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.