Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Network Field Operations Technician

Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of experience in installing, testing, and maintaining UTP, STP, and fiber optic cabling systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for effective communication at all levels.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to ServiceNow requests for network and telephone port activations and incident resolution.
  • Fix and restore physical layer network issues using diagnostic tools and test equipment.
  • Install and document network hardware and infrastructure components.
  • Collaborate with Network Engineering on infrastructure projects.
  • Support office relocations by managing network and telephone connections.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure and work performed.
  • Provide excellent customer service and professional issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Adhere to safety practices and cabling standards during work.
  • Opportunity to work outdoors and in diverse environments.
  • Flexible schedule with occasional after-hours work required.
  • Potential for ongoing training and certification in industry standards.
Full Job Description
Description

Do you enjoy resolving network connectivity issues and delivering exceptional customer service?

Are you meticulous, hands-on, and passionate about solving technical problems?

If so, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking a Network Field Operations Technician to provide world-class support to our internal and external customers. In this role, you will maintain, test, and resolve physical layer network issues that impact service availability, ensuring timely restoration of connectivity with minimal disruption.

Working in a dynamic field environment, you will diagnose copper and fiber optic network infrastructure, perform cable testing and repairs, support network installations and upgrades, and collaborate with engineering teams to maintain a reliable, high-performance communications infrastructure. Success in this position requires technical capability, attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a talent for efficiently solving connectivity challenges!

As a Network Field Operations Technician, you will...
  • Respond to and complete assigned ServiceNow work requests related to network and telephone port activations, moves, adds, changes (MACs), and incident resolution, ensuring timely completion in accordance with established service level objectives.
  • Fix, test, repair, and restore copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure using industry-standard test equipment and diagnostic tools to quickly resolve physical layer network issues.
  • Install, configure, label, and document network infrastructure hardware, including Ethernet switches, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), servers, telecommunications equipment, and environmental monitoring devices.
  • Partner with the Network Engineering team to complete infrastructure projects, including switch replacements, network hardware refreshes, power supply replacements, cabling upgrades, and new technology deployments.
  • Coordinate and support small and large-scale office relocation efforts by provisioning, documenting, testing, and recovering network and telephone connections while maintaining accurate infrastructure records.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure, cable labeling, port assignments, and work performed in accordance with organizational standards.
  • Deliver excellent service by communicating effectively with customers, resolving issues professionally while maintaining a positive experience throughout the support process.
  • Adhere to safety practices, cabling standards, and policies while performing installations and maintenance work.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the position if you...
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have at least five (5) years of experience installing, testing, and maintaining unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP), and fiber optic cabling systems and supporting IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to effectively interact with at all organizational levels using professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Are able to evaluate priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet established schedules.
  • Are a motivated self-starter with solid organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Hold a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • Are available to work an on-campus schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the flexibility to provide occasional early morning, evening, or weekend support as required.
  • Are willing and able to work outdoors, on flat rooftops, and in maintenance vaults or other confined infrastructure spaces when necessary.
  • Are capable of lifting and carrying equipment weighing 50-75 pounds.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and ultimately maintain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum qualifications if you...
  • Have experience operating Fluke Networks test equipment for copper, fiber optic, and Ethernet/network certification and trouble isolation.
  • Hold a BICSI Installer or BICSI Technician certification, or possess other recognized low-voltage cabling or telecommunications industry certifications.
  • Have experience using ServiceNow or similar work order, ticketing, and dispatch management systems.
  • Possess a solid grasp of the fundamental principles of data communications, network transmission, and physical layer networking technologies.
  • Have experience installing, terminating, testing, and repairing structured cabling systems in commercial or campus environments.
  • Are familiar with telecommunications standards and applicable industry installation guidelines.
  • Can read and interpret telecommunications drawings, floor plans, riser diagrams, and cable records.
  • Possess solid understanding of fiber optic connector types, splicing methods, optical loss testing, OTDR testing, and records associated with optical fiber systems.
  • Have experience working on campus network environments where minimizing downtime and providing exceptional customer service are crucial

Minimum Rate

$30.00 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$57.05 Hourly

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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