NOC Deployment Lead

NOC Deployment Lead

At Pavlov Media, we’re on a mission to create something extraordinary. We’re passionate about delivering a far superior internet experience to the communities we serve, powered by cutting‑edge fiber technology. But it’s not just about speed and reliability—at Pavlov, we see our role as an opportunity to bring people closer together. Through the services we provide, we connect more than just devices;

we help foster connections that strengthen communities, businesses, and enrich lives. If you’re looking to be part of a team that’s making a real impact, Pavlov Media is the place for you.

This is an onsite position located in Champaign IL. The NOC Deployment Lead is responsible for the planning, installation, and verification of MDU Construction/Deployment projects. This position will require familiarity with networking fundamentals, Pavlov network design standards and practices, Pavlov security standards, inventory control/tracking, and Active Ethernet and PON network design principles to plan, install and verify Pavlov deployment projects.

Planning

• Verify and validate engineering.
• Equipment
  • Counts
  • Limitations
  • Design validation
  • Network Design
  • Identify equipment counts (including additions, subtractions and/or substitutions)
  • Identify and propose solutions for building automation/ancillary systems.
  • Manifest and stage (configure) equipment, applications and/or systems.

Installation

• Work with field staff/project manager to create scopes of work (SOW) and schedules for deployment project installation tasks.
• Work with field staff to physically install equipment.
• Ensure standards compliance.
• Keep documentation up to date about project progress.

Verification

• Confirm configurations of all network equipment, applications and/or support products.
• Confirm proper monitoring of all applicable network equipment.
• Keep Odoo notes up to date.
• Prep for any registration services.
• Confirm the network is free from Layer 1-3 issues.

• Maintain a professional demeanor with internal and external resources while working to complete deployment projects.
• Troubleshoot Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and Fiber Optic physical layer issues remotely to accurately determine if physical repairs are needed and communicate a precise and complete scope of work when a repair is required.
• Troubleshoot OSI layers 1-3 on Pavlov networks and accurately identify and promptly resolve customer‑impacting issues.
• Maintain familiarity with products and services offered and supported customer networks, including standard firmware, standard designs, and any known issues with common hardware and firmware.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective troubleshooting skills and the ability to use them.
• Review processes and recommend changes to improve overall effectiveness/efficiencies.
• Assist network engineers in creating and maintaining departmental knowledge resources for new employee training and continuing education of junior technicians.
• Take the lead on special projects or work as directed as a member of a project team.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Desired
  
  Certifications:
  
  Cisco CNA, CompTIA Network+, Mikro Tik CNA, Ruckus CNA, or other network-centric formal certification.
• Must have experience with the fundamental concepts of enterprise network design and network implementation with a variety of technologies.
• Must have at least 6 months’ experience in NOC break‑fix.

• 'Customer First' service-oriented approach.
• Experience in troubleshooting local area network issues and common end-user device issues.
• Experience using remote monitoring and management systems (Libre
  
  NMS, Nagios, Solar Winds).
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines and shift priorities as required to meet business requirements and deadlines.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills to work with network and field professionals, project management, engineering, property staff, and/or property vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable and participative in positive, continual changes in process or procedures.
• Strong fundamental understanding of OSI model layers 1-2.
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