By Light Professional IT Services · 17 hours ago
Senior Network Installation Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBy Light Professional IT Services LLC is a provider of innovative IT services and communications support to the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies. The Senior Network Installation Specialist will lead field teams in technical tasks, ensuring high standards of installation and service, and will collaborate with project managers to meet project objectives.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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 directions and assistance during installations
Ensures assigned field techs remain current on all required training and certifications
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience as Implementation Engineer
10 years of experience in IT implementation and engineering using Army/DISA/DoW 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 Clearance; Top Secret preferred
Must be able to travel 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)
Company
By Light Professional IT Services
BY LIGHT Professional IT Services is a provider of IT, cloud, cyber and infrastructure solutions to the US Federal Government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Donahue
CEO By Light
Mike Bowser
Chief Operating Officer
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