Job Description
Job Description
Job Title
Network Field Engineer
Job Summary
- A Network Field Engineer will assist with implementing, maintaining, and supporting our growing network infrastructure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect and install network equipment and new technologies
- Commission new points of presence, including cabinets, racks, AC and DC power systems, connectivity, and network and other electronic equipment
- Diagnose and resolve onsite malfunctions
- Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
- Troubleshoot fiber optic connectivity issues following industry best practices
- Work independently to complete projects to specification and on schedule
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties anytime.
Job Qualifications
- Education: 2-year technology-focused technical degree or greater
- Experience: 2 years of field experience or related experience with the following:
- One or more Network Operating System CLI, i.e., Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, etc.
- Optical networks and related components, tools, and procedures
- Telecommunications AC and DC power systems
- Must pass a drug screening
- May be required to pass a technical skills assessment
- Must possess a valid Driver's license with a clean driving record
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Service orientation
- Complex analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Excellent organization abilities
- Basic hand and power tool operation and safety
Physical Demands
The physical demands below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Sitting, standing, and walking
- Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
- Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
- Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
- Keyboarding/typing
- Near visual acuity
- Long hours involving overtime and weekends, ability to travel as necessary
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device, and a paper copy
- Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
- Must be able to stand for long periods on varied surfaces
- The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather
- Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
****We are an equal-opportunity employer