Network Technician

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This is a represented staff position with the IBEW Union.

Job Summary

The Network Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting Cisco VoIP Technologies, Cisco Router, Switches, and Wireless hardware and controllers and maintaining the network communication closets at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and supporting Cisco VoIP Technologies, Cisco Router and Switches, and maintaining the network closets.
• Responsible for Wireless Network on the center.
• Perform maintenance on networked systems under the direction of Network Engineers.
• Participate in all network operations and communications system related implementations.
• Understand IEEE specifications and the OSI model as they pertain to data networking, data communications, and connectivity.
• Works independently with little supervision, and assists Network Engineers with design, load analysis, upgrade implementation and maintenance.
• Make recommendations to improve work quality, efficiencies, and productivity.
• Adhere to OSHA, NASA, and Aetos safety requirements.
• May assist in training others.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education:

• Associate of Science*or Technical Trade School* in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience may be substituted for Education: 1.5 years of related experience is equivalent to 1 year of formal education.

Required Years of Experience:

• Four (4) years related experience or successful completion of a State or Military approved bona fide work-related apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of Labor.

Required Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Certifications, etc.:

• Ability to recognize or interpret differences in wire and cable colors.
• Ability to receive and transmit auditory information using telecommunication or electronic devices.
• May require working 2nd Shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires working indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor conditions may be in cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions.
• Certain job assignments require special precautions and/or protective gear or clothing due to potential risk for such sources as moving machinery, chemicals, and electrical hazards, working from special rigging, working from heights, climbing ladders and other work platforms, and working in confined and small spaces restricting physical movement.
• Often requires lifting up to 35 - 50 pounds and working on uneven surfaces, and standing for long periods.
• Requires repetitive movement, bending, stooping, twisting, and working in awkward positions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Lighting conditions may be inadequate in some work locations.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Certifications, etc.:

• Cisco Router and Switch experience, preferred, including Cisco iOS.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Education and professional development assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors’ visits
• 401K
• Civic Leave – time off to support your favorite charity or community
• Paid time off for personal leave and holidays