Infrastructure Field Telecom Tech - Battery Maintenance

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Infrastructure Field Telecom Tech to support the IT Program at a major national laboratory. The organization provides IT Infrastructure for enterprise services.  They provide modern telecommunications systems for data, telephone, wireless LAN, RF Microwave, and encryption capabilities with emphasis on securing and protecting the client’s information, standardization, and reducing heterogeneity.

In this position, the candidate will provide low voltage telecommunications infrastructure maintenance that meet industry standards, local & national codes and National Laboratories telecommunications specification requirements. Maintenance will include all aspects of the information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure to include Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Horizontal Cabling and Telecommunications Spaces. Well versed in NEC Codes regarding Telecommunications, BICSI Industry Best Practices, EIA/TIA Standards and IEEE Standards.

Demonstrated experience in fiber and copper cabling network infrastructures, an in- depth knowledge of telecommunications industry standards (American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), and BICSI recommended practices. Experience installing outside plant cable infrastructure systems and extensive experience installing structured cabling systems in local area networks in campus type environments is preferred. Expertise with understanding specifications and drawings associated with construction projects.

• Coordinating small projects to include (ordering material, scheduling and leading a small crew on installs)
• Troubleshooting of single mode and multimode fiber using an OTDR and/or Power Meter
• Troubleshooting GPON using a PON meter or OTDR
• Troubleshooting of copper infrastructure using Fluke testers, multimeter and handset
• Installation of all aspects of GPON
• Installation of WAP’s and other WIFI network devices
• Installation, termination and testing of ISP SM/MM fiber, UTP/STP copper cabling
• Splicing and termination of multi-pair copper
• Splicing of fiber (simplex, ribbon, loose tube)
• Installation, prep, termination and testing of OSP fiber cabling
• Testers to certify circuits up to 100g
• Installation and maintenance of battery stringers and UPS systems
• Grounding and bonding
• Maintaining certification of customer’s testing equipment
• Maintenance of customer-owned Splicers
• Rack and stack of network switches
• Using Panorama to configure devices
• Using Visio to update as-built drawings

• Associate’s degree with 5 years’ experience, in lieu of degree 8 years job related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in terminating and testing of fiber optics.
• Fusion splicing.
• Knowledge of cable located procedures.
• Must be experienced with infrastructure cabling, installation, testing and best practices for voice, data and VoIP.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office applications are required.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible hours and support on-call duties and shift work.
• Ability to collaborate work effort between multiple groups.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in a variety of locations associated with reviewing Telecommunications Spaces.

Desired:

• Knowledge of design drawing tool such as AutoCAD and Visio.
• Working knowledge of a GIS-based design support software (Esri),
• A New Mexico Journeyman License ES-7J/ES-3J (Telephone Communications System and Telephone interconnect systems or higher) is desirable.
• BICSI certification

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.