Network Technician - Altus AFB, Oklahoma

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Network Technician 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains enterprise, campus, and Base Area Network (BAN) infrastructure including switches, routers, HAIPE / bulk encryptors, wireless infrastructure, inside plant cabling infrastructure, outside plant cabling infrastructure, racks/cabinets, pathways, and bonding/grounding.

This position is in support of the US Air Force Education and Training Center (AETC).

Execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations of Base Area Networks at multiple locations. Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems. Ensure the functionality and reliability of various technologies. Key duties include conducting site surveys, configuring network hardware and software, testing systems for proper operation, and providing technical support to customers. Network Technicians must possess strong problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

• Utilize and comprehend project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to USAF safety requirements as well as M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly.
• Analyze and interpret complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain as-built documentation as part of implementing Moves / Adds / Changes.
• Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
• Track and inventory tools, conduct consistent tool inspections and perform tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
• Participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) safety meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
• Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards. Terminate, test, and configure network and IT equipment to include network switches, routers, wireless access points, antennas, and bulk encryptors.
• Install various types of Low Voltage Cable to include CAT 5/6/6a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) as well as Single Mode and Multi Mode Fiber Optic (SMFO / MMFO) cabling.
• Rack and stack MDF head end and IDF telecom room equipment, terminate and perform cable terminations and accessories in accordance with industry standards (EIA/TIA/ANSI/NEC/etc).
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
• Communicate consistently with MC Dean Operations Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
• Act as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Plan and prioritize tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean…