Senior Network Installation Specialist

The Senior Network Installation Specialist performs highly detailed technical tasks and leads Network Installation Technician field teams in the performance of site activities. This role requires a deep understanding of various IT infrastructure components.

Planning and completion of complex and detailed technical projects from survey and engineering to site implementation
• Develop and maintain high standards of installation and service, and assist with leading, training, and counseling network installation technicians toward high performance
• Serve as a technical knowledge resource to project managers and field technicians
• Work directly with project managers as the first line of communication for the field installation teams supporting the PM's project(s)
• Maintain accountability for the task-oriented work efforts of project assigned personnel
• Help ensure engineering schedules are met or exceeded
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive IT implementation designs

TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• • Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
  • Responsible for physical onsite network surveys to determine the engineering solution for each project assigned
  • Responsible for providing client-site network installations support of hardware, including installation of entire service delivery nodes, as prescribed by Site Engineering Solution (SES) documentation
  • Prepare and provide complex site reports, documents, diagrams and VISIO drawings as required to meet customer deliverable requirements. Train and certify others to develop the same proficiency
  • Provide input to the field technicians group to assist with the formation of procedural documentation for field tasks - BER testing, platform configurations, deliverables, procedures, etc.
  • Performs configuration of installed technology, which may include cryptographic, MPLS, optical and timing equipment and supporting systems
  • Performs troubleshooting and fault-isolation to bring installed equipment to functional state. Coordinates with network engineers to facilitate installation testing and acceptance

ENGINEERING AND FIELD ASSISTANCE:

• • In coordination with Engineering, provide project design support where needed and requested to meet customer objectives
  • Assesses, designs, builds, and documents current site network configuration and user requirements at each site. Interprets SES according to real world conditions encountered at client site and modifies solution/design accordingly
  • Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes
  • Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, and other platform specifications
  • Documents as-built configuration through redlined SES documentation and produces Completion Reports (CR). Provides oversight and guidance of client-site installation support services
  • Maintain high standards of installation services, and help instill this in assigned field techs
  • Provide onsite and remote technical direction in support of system's deployment, configuration, commissioning, and testing
  • Provide onsite direction and assistance during installations

• 5+ years of relevant experience as Network Installation Specialist
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and OCONUS locations

• 10 years of experience in IT implementation and engineering using DISA standards
• Proficient in system design, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple platforms
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security measures, and IT best practices
• Experience with virtualization technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-level applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and Visio

• Active Secret level Security required