Telecommunications Network Engineer - US Citizenship amp Active Secret Clearance required Kuwait - Akima
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Telecommunications Network Engineer - US Citizenship amp Active Secret Clearance required Kuwait - Akima
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Five Rivers Services is looking for a Telecommunications Network Engineer to work at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. To join our team of outstanding professionals apply today!
The Telecommunications Network Engineer will ensure that the military customers telecommunications services and devices function as expected. This position requires expertlevel knowledge of telecommunication systems hardware communication utilities utility mapping utility relocation utility coordination and utility design. Responsible for the design of small to largescale telecommunication networks consisting of Microwave fiber optics PBXs LANs WANs encryption IDS etc. The applicant should have a wide knowledge of various telecommunication products tools services and be familiar with various telecom vendors.
Responsibilities
- Performs Outside Plant/Inside Plant (OSP/ISP) Project Management Quality Control and Final Testing for all Information Management Directorate (IMD) Telecom Projects.
- Conducts OSP/ISP provisioning and maintenance of design drawings.
- Provides direct assistance for the overall maintenance of ISP installations as well as with new equipment. This includes network data center WAN and LAN hardware in addition to systematic upgrades as required.
- Research local power code and policies to be integrated into the network design process.
- Conducts proposed project site surveys.
- Examines AsBuilt plans and test results to include reviewing the drawings of all underground and above ground elements ensuring that all applicable construction and engineering requirements are met and/or applying approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements.
- Provides engineering guidance about telecommunication CCTV CATV and intrusion detection system (IDS) issues to ensure that the infrastructure is properly installed to take care of communication needs.
- Identifies and rectifies OSP/ISPrelated engineering problems with innovative solutions while developing construction designs and/or drawings.
- Performs root cause analysis on communication issues and research methods to increase connectivity efficiency.
- Provides proposed project cost estimates material lists/bill of materials (BOM) recommendations and design.
- Plans designs implements and troubleshoots telecommunication systems network and plant facilities to include defining plans for the implementation of new plant construction and/or the modification of existing facilities.
- Plans designs and troubleshoots small to large telecommunication networks consisting of Microwave fiber optics Private Branch Exchange (PBX) LANs encryption etc.
- Assists with vendor selection working with vendors to obtain quotations and responding to the Requests for Proposals (RFP) by developing technical documentation graphical artwork and material lists for the RFP as required.
- Provides support and consult to internal customers on voice communications related issues and services such as adds/moves/changes to existing communications networks.
- Produces accurate telecommunications network diagrams in 2D or 3D as required within time constraints.
- Researches and maintains an understanding of various telecommunication products and services to include protective distribution systems (PDS) and Panduit systems.
- Extensive contact will be required with external service providers of Microwave Power Fiber Optic and other communication vendors.
- Provides support and consulting to customers on subsurface site surveyrelated issues and services such as routing or changes in direction or location.
- Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required.
- Active Secret Clearance or above required.
- Associate degree in Engineering or related field (Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering Electrical and/or Electronics Communications Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering).
- Three (3) or more years of proven work experience in the Telecommunication Engineering field designing and implementing networks troubleshooting and with site surveys as a Telecommunications Network Engineer or in a similar role.
- Must have proven work experience in the telecommunication engineering field designing and implementing networks troubleshooting and with site surveys.
- Must be able to obtain a Kuwait Drivers License (KDL) or International Drivers Permit.
- Must be able to obtain one of the following certifcates within 90 days of hire:
- BICSI OSP Designer.
- Fibertothex Outside Plant Design (FTTxOSP Design).
- Certified Outside Plant Fiber Optic Specialist.
- BICSI Information Transport System (ITS) Technician or equivalent certification/training.
- Must be able to produce a bill of materials (BOM) and complete network diagrams in a 2D format with and/or without elevation via AutoCAD or a similar platform.
- Experience writing or assisting with the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) Performance of Work Statements (POWs) and/or similar contractingrelated documents.
Desired Qualifications:
- Indepth understanding of outside plant facilities such as cable sizing cable counts and cable records.
- Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Projects Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word.
- 3D AutoCAD design experience preferred.
- Systems design experience with the following: CCTV CATV IPTV Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) LAN/WAN/CAN radio frequency engineering microwave Layer 2 networks optical line terminals (OLT) and/or advanced AutoCAD functionalities.
- Capable of effectively communicating technical information in English both written and verbal.
- Excellent Customer service.
- Knowledgeable in the use of power tools and test equipment.
- Knowledgeable to act on unique or recurring telecommunications problems.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Physical Demands:
- May be required to lift climb extended sitting or standing or other physical efforts that are normally required. In addition visual acuity hearing and speaking requirements are required.
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