Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Network Technician

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Charleston, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification is required.
A background in information technology is required.
Knowledge of WAN/LAN networking and experience troubleshooting Layer 1 connectivity issues are required.
Six or more years of experience working with copper cable infrastructure, including CAT5E, CAT6, and CAT6A, are required.
Six or more years of experience working with single-mode and multimode fiber, including OS2, OM1, OM3, and OM4, are required.
Six or more years of experience troubleshooting WAN and LAN connectivity issues are required.
Six or more years of experience installing fiber-optic transceivers, including SFP, QSFP, and media converters, are required.
Knowledge of outside plant fiber installation and safety, including OSHA safety standards and confined-space training, is required.
Knowledge of data center infrastructure, including hot-aisle/cold-aisle environments, cable ladders, rack installation, and cable management, is required.
Knowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, including visual fault locators, fiber-optic power meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD, is required.
Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visual Basic, is required.
Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50 pounds.
Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina.
Must hold a Secret clearance to start and meet U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI eligibility requirements.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and hold a driver's license.
Must be willing to drive overseas, including on the left side of the road.

Responsibilities

Upgrade WAN equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Design and implement cable infrastructure for data centers and outside-plant fiber.
Work with network engineers to establish Layer 1–3 connectivity.
Install routers, switches, encryptors, and patch panels in racks.
Install inside-plant fiber, including data center fiber and fiber between telecom rooms.
Install outside-plant fiber between buildings through manholes and handholes.
Work with the node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers.
Coordinate with remote site points of contact to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation.
Coordinate with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct keymat is ordered before installation, and work with local COMSEC custodians to send the appropriate COMSEC device to the site.
Create cable diagrams before installation and update them after installation is complete.

Desired Qualifications

Six or more years of experience installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure.
Six or more years of experience performing fusion splicing, including splice-on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization.
Experience working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders (TSO).
Prior military service or experience contracting with a government agency.
Experience troubleshooting WAN network issues with network engineers to determine whether an issue is physical (Layer 1) or logical (Layers 2–3).
Experience troubleshooting cryptographic devices, including keymat, IP address, SA tunnels, and route information.

Description

Upgrading Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and fiber infrastructure at remote locations CONUS an OCONUS
Designing and implementing cable infrastructure for data centers and outside plant fiber
Working with network engineers to establish layer 1-3 connectivity
Performing installation of routers, switches, encryptors and patch panels in racks
Performing inside plant fiber installation: data center fiber installation, telecom room to telecom room fiber installation
Performing outside plant fiber installation: building to building fiber installation through manholes and handholes
Working with node site coordinator to extend WAN circuits to routers
Coordinating with remote site POC’s to plan, design, and schedule equipment and infrastructure installation
Coordinating with remote COMSEC custodians to ensure the correct Keymat is ordered ahead of installation, working with local COMSEC custodians to send out appropriate COMSEC device to site
Creating cable diagrams before and update after installation is complete

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Requirements

CCNA or CompTIA Network+
Secret clearance required to start
Information Technology background
Knowledgeable in network WAN/LAN with experience in troubleshooting layer 1 connectivity issues
Six plus years of experience in the following areas:
- Working with copper cable infrastructure (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A)
- Working with Single Mode and Multimode fiber (OS2, OM1, OM3, OM4)
- Troubleshooting Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
- Installing fiber optic transceivers (SFP, QSFP, media converters)
Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) fiber installation and safety, including OSHA safety standards and confined space training
Understanding of Data Center Infrastructure, including hot aisle/cold aisle environments, cable ladders, rack installation, and cable managementKnowledge of fiber and copper test equipment, such as Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Fiber Optic Power Meters, CAT5E/CAT6 testers, OTDR, and T-BERD
Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visual Basic)
Must be able to lift, move, carry 50 pounds
Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina

Desired Skills

Six plus years of experience in the following areas:
- Installing routers, cryptographic devices, circuit activations, and fiber infrastructure
- Performing fusion splicing, including splice‑on connectors, loose tube, ribbon fiber, and splice tray organization
- Working with DISA Telecommunications Service Orders (TSO)
Prior military service or experience contracting with a government agency
Troubleshooting network issues in a WAN environment working with Network Engineers to determine if it's physical (layer 1) or logical issue (layer 2-3)
Troubleshooting cryptographic devices, i.e. correct keymat, IP address, SA tunnels and route information

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

50-75% travel, able to travel for up to a month at a time, usually, one to two weeks
Able to obtain US Passport (company pays)
Driver’s license required
Willing to drive overseas to include (Left side of the road I.E. England, Japan etc.)
No company travel credit card, company reimbursement travel
Must be willing to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

About the Company

Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1988

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