As an integral member of the Network Facilities team, the Network Facilities Technician II will join a network operations team responsible for the day-to-day operational support of the Centric Fiber service provider network. This is a mid-level technical position with a primary focus on the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Centric’s data centers, colocations spaces, and hub sites. The ideal candidate will have experience installing and maintaining network facilities infrastructure in a central office, regen site, remote hut, or data center environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Electronics or related field or a minimum of two years of experience installing telecommunications equipment in central office or data center facilities.
• Working knowledge of network hardware such as routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, etc.
• Working knowledge of network protocols and applications such as Ping, Traceroute, netstat, TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP, ARP, DHCP, FTP, SNMP, etc.
• Understanding of ticket escalation, problem management, and change management procedures.
• Basic electricity knowledge as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on-the-job related training) including reading & interpreting circuit diagrams, equipment drawings, and technical manuals.
• Ability to keep up-to-date on technology supported by the NOC and ensure familiarity with new technologies to be supported by the NOC in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer experience working in a startup environment.
• Prefer experience working for an internet service provider offering triple-play (data, voice, video) services.
• Working knowledge of communications technologies such as wireless, airFiber/microwave, satellite, etc.
• Working knowledge of passive optical networks and PON technologies such as GPON, XGS-PON, etc.
• Working knowledge of testing equipment such as OTDRs, optical power meters, voltage testers, cable testers, link analyzers, multimeters, etc.
• Working knowledge of power backup systems such as diesel, and natural gas generators, propane tanks, grounding, etc.
• Working knowledge of battery systems such as AC inverters, DC rectifiers, solar battery systems, etc.
• Working knowledge of cooling systems and techniques such as hot aisle vs. cold aisle, direct expansion units, chillers, AC units, etc.
• Working knowledge of physical security and access control systems such as automated locks, keypads, badge readers, IP cameras, etc.
• Professional certifications – CompTIA A , Network , Cisco Certified Technician (CCT), etc.

Why Should I Apply?

• Competitive base pay Bonus
• Great benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tx)
• Generous PTO Policy
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k plan with 5% Company match