Infrastructure Technician

Infrastructure Technician

Bering-Alak'aina Holdings, LLC is looking for an Infrastructure Technician to support our government customer located in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

The position requires hands-on experience in infrastructure cabling support for enterprise networks for both Inside and Outside Plant as well as providing knowledge transfer to Infrastructure Technician. This role will work as part of a team that provides all circuit installation and maintenance services under the Baseline Support requirements and mission support as required for the NEC at USAG-KA.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain data cabling, including Ethernet, fiber, and copper cabling for infrastructure services in accordance with organizational standards.
• Assist Infrastructure Lead with conducting studies on existing communications system and equipment as well as developing rough order of magnitude estimates for replacement and maintenance costs.
• Evaluate design plans and recommend necessary changes in infrastructure design and monitoring.
• Provide input and attend briefings on IT infrastructure-related projects, plans and construction.
• Prepare draft requirements for telecom closets, outside cable plant, and inside wiring projects, supporting local minor construction, renovation, and expansion.
• Provide integration planning and analysis, develop detailed estimates.
• Organize and assemble necessary materials and equipment for cable installations.
• Interpret and verify service orders, drawings, specifications, special requirements, and instructions.
• Run, pull, terminate, and/or splice copper and fiber optic cables, including Cat5/6/6A, SMF/MMF fiber, SE, and low voltage, following industry standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Mount telecommunications equipment, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Conduct site surveys to select appropriate cable pathways. Select appropriate cable pathways and conduct site surveys for clients.
• Assist in the design, creation, and implementation of standards and specifications including IAW Army Enterprise Standards, the National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code and performance work statement requirements.
• Document cabling and circuit information into CAIRS.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for parts, tools, and supplies.
• Install closet hardware, such as connecting blocks, fiber enclosures, racks, backboards, and patch panels.
• Perform various tasks within the telecommunication industry, including wiring practices, confined space work, color coding, terminations, understanding signal flow and signal path, and handling DSL and Ethernet connections.
• Analyze problems, evaluate technical issues, test, maintain, modify, and monitor existing infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for other technicians
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

• Associate's degree preferred.
• BICSI Certification preferred.
• ETA Data Cabling Installer (EDI) Certification preferred.
• Must have attended cable splicing and installation trainings.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Cable splicing and installation training required
• Ability to relocate and reside at the USAG-KA in the RMI required. You must meet current vaccination requirements for infectious diseases to enter the RMI. Must also be willing to meet any future vaccination requirements if mandated by the RMI.
• Pre-employment health screening is required due to the island's remote location and limited medical and dental capabilities required.
• Ability to ride a bicycle or walk at least 2 miles to/from work daily required. There are no personally owned vehicles allowed on USAG-KA. Transportation is primarily by bicycle.
• Ability to travel by plane or small sea-going vessel between working locations required.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Rotational callback and emergency duty are requirements of this position.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience as a technician preferred.
• Experience with cable documentation using CAIRS
• Experience performing in a DoD IT environment preferred.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• SECRET security clearance to access classified information.
• Valid U.S. Passport

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.