Network Infrastructure Technician

Overview

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced BICSI Registered Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with strong organizational skills and a proven track record in managing large-scale structured cabling and low-voltage projects from planning through completion. You will be responsible for driving project success by ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, this is the opportunity for you. Please note, this position does not support H1B visa sponsorship. Incumbent must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required Experience and Education

• Education:
  
  Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field; or Associate s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field; or High School diploma.
• Experience:
  
  3 years in design, integration, and implementation of voice and data communications cabling systems for large sites with a Bachelor s degree; or 5 years with an Associate s degree; or 7 years with a High School Diploma. Must be proficient in creating a detailed design of new structured cabling systems or the integration and modification of a design into an existing environment.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Professional certification in Cabling industry - Telecommunications Design Engineer certification and (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE. If area of employment requires a University-owned vehicle, employee must possess a valid Texas Driver s License, pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, and complete required driver training in accordance with UTS Policy 157, appendix
  
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Job Duties

• Responsible for design, installation, maintenance and repair of all campus OSP/ISP copper and fiber backbone cabling.
• Design, integration and installation of pathways, technology spaces, fiber and copper-based distribution systems, wireless systems, and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information between devices.
• Installation, termination, and certification of cable plant installations (CAT 5E, CAT 6, CAT 6A, SM/MM fiber optic), pathways, spaces, bonding, grounding and fire stopping.
• Define network cabling standards and deploy cabling and other technology space engineering solutions (entrance facilities, POP rooms, MDF/IDF design, rack layout, space, power, UPS systems).
• Review site surveys, condition discrepancy reports, design documents to evaluate installation feasibility.
• Utilize Auto Cad or PDF software to create/revise construction plan documents and calculate labor and material costs.
• Collaborate with external contractors to support implementation and project completion at UTSW.
• Perform infrastructure inspections in a construction environment and other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes…