IT Equipment Installer (Full Performance)

IT Equipment Installer

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. We are looking for experienced IT Equipment Installer to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are looking for an IT Equipment Installer to join the Physical Installation Team (PIT) to provide on-site support services that typically include installing, relocations and decommissions of IT equipment (servers, switches, routers, racks, etc..); cable installations, cable decommissions, replacing failed components and managing cable inventory. This candidate will be responsible for maintaining a standardized cabling and labeling system, coordinating with various project managers on implementation schedules and providing remote hands support. Specific duties include the following.

• Perform hardware installations/decommissions and label hardware devices in accordance with Data Center procedures
• Install/remove hardware blanking panels accordingly to optimize the Data Center's cooling efficiency
• Properly label, comb and bundle network cabling in accordance with Data Center procedures
• Actively manage network cable inventory (order shortages)
• Perform network cable installations (routing, terminating, structured cabling) of single and multi-mode fiber, Cat5e, Cat6, etc. to include troubleshooting and testing
• Perform remote hands support (e.g., power cycles, physical equipment and cabling inspections, swap out failed components, mount/dismount media, and testing of copper and fiber strands)
• Support Service Management and related processes (e.g. Service Request, Incident, Change Request) by creating, updating, approving and closing associated assigned tickets

Required skills:

• Basic knowledge of IT network systems, topology and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of network cable connection types within a Data Center environment (i.e., CAT5e, CAT6, LC-LC Fiber, SC-SC Fiber, etc.)
• Experience installing, modifying, terminating, testing and troubleshooting network cabling
• Experience racking IT devices and cabling network equipment in Data Center racks
• Ability to handle tickets for local support and implementation purposes and perform tasks as detailed
• Bachelors Degree in related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CNET Training Data Center Fundamentals
• IDCA Training Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)
• CNET Training Data Center Technician Professional (DCTP)

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.