Network Technician - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL Security Clearance

Overview

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.

We are seeking a Network Technician 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This position will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain 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. The role supports the U.S. Air Force Education and Training Center (AETC).

Execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations of Base Area Networks at multiple locations, performing 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.

• 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 including 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 vision, mission, and values.
• Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• 24/7 on-call support. Clearance/Citizen Type:
  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
  Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED
  
  Key Requirements:
  
  Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.

Education:

HS diploma or GED is required.

Required Progressive

Experience:

8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.

• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Vendor certifications in multiple cabling vendors such as Commscope, Corning, etc.;
Networking vendors to include Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto;
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician…