Network Installation Technician

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Installation Technician to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, serve on a team of IT support professionals responsible for installing network equipment while providing a productive and collaborative computer workspace (new or renovated) to support dynamic mission requirements.  
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting all facets of network installations, which includes the physical placement of CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, racks, and communications equipment as required.
• Installing, pulling and terminating cable, determining and implementing required pin outs, cards power supplies, testing and documenting installations, dressing and labeling cables, racks, patch panels, etc.
• Supporting projects that include cabling and implementation in accordance with design documents and build-to packages.
• Local travel may be required between customer buildings or temporary assignment to an alternate location in support of special projects.
• Work required shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday as part of a coverage team operating between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.  May need to work extended hours during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experiences, or a combination of education and work experience equivalent to 8+ years.
• Excellent knowledge of various cabling methodologies, industry standards, troubleshooting techniques, and reading/understanding cable run lists.
• Experience with installing endpoints including but not limited to desktop IT equipment, printers, VOIP and digital phones, network switches.
• Experience resolving technical problems and answering queries by that involve computer hardware, network, and telecommunications systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related work experience in IT hardware and cabling installation.
• Experience with implementation on the Sponsor's network LAN infrastructure.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing tasks and requirements and the ability to quickly learn new skills while on the job.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Constantly operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move/traverse within and between buildings and offices majority of the time, position self to maintain equipment and cabling, including under the desks, while moving floor tiles, and in server closets, some of which may be confined spaces.
• Must be able to move Audio/Visual or Computer equipment weighing 50+ pounds, some equipment may require team-lift or the use of carts. Ascends/descends a ladder, 10+ feet high while pulling cables and adjusting equipment.