Network Specialist I (Cable Plant)

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (DBA ISHPI) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our group, you will work with a team focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

The Network Specialist I (Cable Plant) will be in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Panama City, Florida. working with the NSWC PCD Enterprise Architect in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of the NSWC PCD networks infrastructure, to include NSWC PCD RDT&E and NMCI and to diagnose physical network connectivity problems.

Leads the installation of cable racks, conduit, Panduit and other support structures for the protection and aesthetics of cables.
• Provides technical solutions for the installation of new cabling, redesigns, and projects that require cable infrastructure.
• Tests cable for signal quality, continuity and availability.
• Performs cable plant troubleshooting, fabrication and installation to include, CAT 5/6, registered jack (RJ)-11, RJ-45 termination, and basic fiber optic, media converters, copper/fiber modems repair/troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides technical direction & guidance to level I Network Specialists Cable Plant involved modifications, and the development or migration of network-based systems.
• Creates and maintains network diagrams with Microsoft Visio.
• May act as network task lead of intermediate, junior &/or entry level Network Specialists for specific short-term configuration and deployment projects.

Education: HS diploma or equivalent

Experience and Requirements:

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cable plant complete copper and fiber optic subsystem deployed to transmit electrical and optical signals between active communication equipment.
• Proficient in MS Visio and network diagramming.

Security Clearance: Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active government security clearance.

"Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran."

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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