Network/Datacenter Technician

 PlanIT Group is hiring a Network Tech/Datacenter Tech- Richardson, TX 75082.
Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Candidate will also need to be familiar with network equipment installations and troubleshooting.
Introduction: Working in a structured cabling environment.

• Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.
  • Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.
• Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.
• Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
• Decommissioning obsolete networking infrastructure.
• Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.

• Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.

Position Details: 

• Hourly position based upon experience & skill level.
• Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire.
• Work hours will be Mon-Sat 6:00pm-2:00am
• Location:  Customer site - Richardson, TX 75082
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• Other Responsibilities Include:
• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network.
• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment.
  • Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.
• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.
• Perform layer 1 troubleshooting
• Support carrier testing of circuits.Requirements:
• Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.
  • The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections.
  • The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics.
  • The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.
• Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe
• Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets.
  • Must be able to perform rack and stack activities.
    • Must be able to safely lift heavy objects.
  • Must understand cable patching processes and procedures.
  • Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
• Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling 
• Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards
• Must have a basic knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting