Network Installation Technician

Overview

Wits Solutions Inc. (WITS) is a SBA certified 8(a) company with headquarters in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. WITS provides IT and administrative consulting to Federal, State, Local and commercial customers. We work with our clients from the start to ensure project outcomes deliver value over the long term.

• Possess a SECRET security clearance within 12 months of hire.
• Experience supervising contractor personnel; analysis, design, and installation of local and wide area networks; and analysis and installation of communications systems.
• Familiar with engineering documentation, network configurations and topologies.
• Organizes and directs network installations on site surveys.
• Assesses and documents current site network configurations.
• Directs and leads preparation of engineering plans and site installation technical design packages. Develops installation schedules.
• Mobilizes network installation team.
• Directs and leads preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports. Coordinates post-installation operations and maintenance support.
• Experience with DoD, National, Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), BICSI and OSHA safety standards. General knowledge of operating principles of wired, wireless and RF environments.
• Wireless network (802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN/WWAN/WMAN).
• Survey/deployment/support experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of wired/wireless equipment installation and basic testing methods and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and perform tasks outlined in vendor documentation, technical specifications, and network practices, engineering letters and job aids.
• Dexterity to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
• Ability to work in overhead racks or grids for extended periods of time pulling long lengths of heavy cables.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs independently and up to 90 lbs with assistance as necessary.
• Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases, including scissor lifts. Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environments.

• Five (5) years of cabling experience in data communications industry.
• Aerial lift training.
• Confined Space training.
• Forklift training.
• Ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course.
• Ability to install cable infrastructure, communications equipment and materials, Ethernet, and fiber cabling to include termination and testing as well as installing/removing overhead equipment mounts.

• Active BICSI Technician, Installer certification.

• BICSI Level 1 and/or Level 2 copper and fiber as required. DoD Approved 8140.
• Baseline Certification within 12 months of the 8140 requirements fully vetted and clearly identified.

“Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled”