Network Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting network and hardware infrastructure deployment activities. Key responsibilities include:

   

  • Execute Installation Services, including:
    • Unboxing and inspecting equipment
    • Preparing devices for deployment
    • Staging equipment for configuration
    • Transporting equipment to designated installation locations
    • Decommissioning and safely removing legacy hardware
    • Re-patching network and peripheral cabling to new equipment
    • Organizing decommissioned assets in coordination with onsite staff

   

• Rack and Mount Equipment according to standardized procedures and architectural designs.
• Establish Physical Connectivity by properly connecting network and peripheral cabling to switches and related infrastructure components.
• Comprehend Equipment Interfaces including the identification of appropriate connectors and port types required for switch and network device installation.
• Apply Knowledge of Fiber Optic Cabling, including various cable types and connector standards for proper integration.
• Label and Document Cabling using to ensure consistency and traceability within the environment.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 Connectivity issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruption during deployment.
• Assess Power Requirements, ensuring compatibility between newly deployed and outgoing hardware, with consideration for capacity and redundancy.
• Perform Hardware Replacements with Minimal Downtime, adhering to change control and operational continuity standards.
• Maintain and Update Documentation, including installation records, port maps, and physical layout diagrams to reflect current environment state
• Capture Installation Site Images: Provide clear and comprehensive before-and-after photographs of installation areas, including:
• Equipment Handling: Proficient in the installation and removal (rack/unrack) of network switches and related infrastructure components in accordance with standard procedures.
• Local Travel: Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license and be able to travel between local project sites as required.
• Daily Reporting: Submit accurate and timely Daily Activity Reports detailing progress, issues, and accomplishments for each site visit.
• Inventory Management: Perform and maintain accurate records of equipment and tool inventories, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
• Cable Management: Apply and adhere to industry best practices for cable routing, labeling, and organization to ensure a clean and maintainable environment.
• Physical Requirements:   Ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing between 50-75 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with physical network cabling, including both copper and fiber optic media
• Foundational knowledge of the OSI model:
  • Proficiency in Layer 1 and Layer 2 concepts required
  • Familiarity with Layer 3 concepts preferred
• Must successfully pass a background investigation, including:
  • Criminal and law enforcement history
  • Employment and education verification
  • Credit history review
  • VA Healthcare and Institutional background check
• Must possess a valid Real ID-compliant state driver’s license and provide proof of current vehicle insurance
• Must complete and pass a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test, provided by the company
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must reside within the continental United States
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time, as required by project assignments
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be consistently punctual and reliable
• Proven ability to maintain attention to detail, multi-task effectively, and learn quickly in dynamic environments

We are seeking a Network Specialist to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs LAN CCT Nationwide.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Telework/Travel
• Type of environment: Home/Customer sites
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: When not on travel, schedule is an 8-hr. day shift Monday – Friday. When traveling, individuals will be required to work weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: up to 75%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be a U.S Citizen

Successfully pass Veterans Affairs Background check

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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