Network Installation Specialist, Senior will be assigned responsibilities for performing installation of telecommunications equipment and components and identifying and resolving problems related to such systems.  No supervision is required on small to mid-sized upgrades and installation efforts, and Level 1 technicians should be independently deployable to perform technical assignments successfully.

Network Installation Specislist, Senior can expect to be placed on project assignments where any combination of the following tasking could be expected:

• Infrastructure installation and de-installation
  • Racks
  • Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
• Cable management
  • Fiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))
  • DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)
• Cable Terminations, cleaning and testing
  • RJ45
  • Coaxial/BNC
  • Wire wrap
  • Fiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)
• Grounding
  • HTAP
  • Equipment
• Documentation Responsibilities
  • Use of Microsoft Office suite of products for: 
  • Requirements review and comprehension
  • Redlining

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one to three years of exposure/experience regarding the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of telecommunications or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for some of the required experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include comprehensive knowledge of several types of common communications installations. 
• Must possess theoretical and hands-on knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers and possess the skill and expertise necessary to install these network devices per the DISN Implementation Standards. 
• Level 1 Network Installation Technician employees should possess the ability to perform the following functions utilizing their acquired understanding of proper methods and practices
• Strong business communications skills including verbal, written, and graphic should be well developed, as should exposure to a customer service environment where discretion and professional demeanor are commonplace  

• Government network systems experience
• Cable running, splicing, and connector exposure
• Possession of a basic telecommunications installation tool kit

• Ability to obtain a “Secret” security clearance
• Willingness to travel 70% - 80% of the time individually or with other team members to meet installation assignment requirements

• Ability to set up and ascend/descend ladders as necessary to reach overhead cabling and components undergoing installation or deinstallation
• Ability to get down under sub-flooring as required to reach components and cabling
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs