Network Infrastructure Lead

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Empower AI: The Network Infrastructure Lead will perform survey and assessment of existing campus network electronics and infrastructure (LAN and WLAN). 

  Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing networks and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the translation of business requirements into telecommunications requirements, designs and orders.
• Develop design and implementation documentation for structured cabling systems.
• Oversee and participate in the installation and testing of network structured cabling systems, to include CAT6 and singlemode fiber.
• Oversee and participate in the installation and testing of telecommunication systems bonding and grounding.
• Provide technical problem diagnoses and resolution support for all associated LAN and WLAN cabling systems.
• Utilize and train others in the use of cable analyzer and diagnostic equipment, punch tools, and cabling tools.
• Enforce BICSI and TIA cabling and grounding standards.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Report to a site manager or head of department.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2 years of telecommunications/electronics vocational training or professional certification from an ABET accredited technical school or equivalent military school
• 7+ years experience with enterprise scale network infrastructure
• 3+ years hands-on experience with LAN/WLAN infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting physical network technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
• Valid U.S. Passport (within 90 days)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
• Must be able to pass a technical interview

• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to both stand and ambulate on hard surfaces for an entire work shift.
• Ability to repetitively climb and descend ladders throughout a work shift.
• Ability to lift arms above one's head, and perform repetitive work tasks on ceiling-mounted electronics and cabling infrastructure.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50lbs throughout a work shift.
• Ability to work extended periods in confined spaces.

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.