Operations Technician

The Operations Technician  will work in a challenging, hands on environment supporting government customers.

Configures and tests network fiber optic equipment (OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 and OC-192). Phones, routers, switches, gateways, install, commission, configure BLSR ADM terminal shelves, CSU/DSU, audio, and frame relays, IP- Ethernet Switches and Perform Basic Router Configuration. Experience with SONET and DWDM equipment and Networks required. Perform DS-3 cabling terminations (BNC, etc); cable trough/ladder rack construction. Construct fiber optic pigtails and terminate and test fiber optic cables. Perform limited electrical work such as wiring of rectifiers and small breakers. Perform Central office wiring. Uses software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose network status and performance. May support Outside plant activities as required for cable placement, splicing, and testing. 

Experience in network installation maintenance, and operations of classified government high speed optical transport system and system components 
Ability to redline as-built drawings and update Engineering Design Packages (EDPs)
Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Software, or Networks; or a related technical or vocational education or equivalent experience. Five or more years applicable work experience.
Experience with SONET  and DWDM Platforms required. 
Experience with Infinera, Cisco, and Ciena equipment beneficial 
Under Supervision, installs and troubleshoots DC power Systems
Knowledge of telecommunications installations standards required.
Knowledge of telecommunications test equipment, operation, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of Outside Plant practices is a plus
Experience with MS Office suite
Strong people skills
Must have a clean driving record
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation.)
US Citizenship required