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Job: Security Technician

Job Description

Establishes communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment. The applicant will be required to interface with existing and prospective customers either alone or in a Sales Engineering support roll. Recognize opportunities for Hosted services including, wireless, IP Telephony, Data backup.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Understand and troubleshoot PRI and analog PSTN connections

  • Travel to customer locations

  • Trace cabling, data, fiber optic multi conductor twisted pair

  • Terminate twisted pair copper on 110 or 66 blocks and twisted pair copper jacks and connectors.

  • Recognize different types of fiber optic cabling

  • Provide as built drawings in Visio or Autocad

  • Programs multiple vendor switches, HP/3Com, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Juniper

  • Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation

  • IP protocols TCP, UDP, RTP

  • Installs telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, firewalls

  • Install, configure and administer a Windows, Windows Server and Linux operating systems

  • Establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables.

  • Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.

  • Constantly update job knowledge

  • Configure systems and network devices

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Job Skills and Requirements

  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Valid driver's license

  • Understanding of networking and PC IP configuration

  • Strong troubleshooting skills

  • Proven organizational and planning skills

  • Professional communication skills

  • Problem solving abilities

  • Must have access to a reliable vehicle

  • Must be willing to work in tobacco free environments

  • Must be capable of working in a team environment

  • Must be able to work independently

  • Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment

  • Knowledge of computer operating systems such as Windows and DOS

  • Flexible workstyle

  • Education and/or certifications related to communications technology preferred

  • Detail oriented

  • Basic to medium PC skills in a Windows O/S environment (command prompt, device manager, folder structure, IP settings)

  • Basic knowledge of Visio and Access

  • Aptitute or background for working with electronics and communications technology

  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints

  • Ability to pass background checks, including PA criminal records checks, PA child abuse check, and drug testing checks

  • Ability to multi task and change priorities as necessary.

  • Ability to distinguish the full spectrum of colors in order to work with color coded wiring

  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights over 35 feet.

  • Ability and willingness to lift 50 lbs.

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